150-18 14th Avenue, Queens, NY 11357

The three-story, three-unit residential building at 150-18 14th Avenue in Whitestone, owned by A&S Whitestone Realty, has demonstrated persistent maintenance issues over the past few years. Most notably, there is an ongoing situation regarding the building's flooring/stairs, with multiple complaints filed throughout 2023, particularly in late 2023, that have resulted in at least one violation.

The building currently has several open violations as of July 2024, including issues with smoke detectors and carbon monoxide monitoring equipment in Apartment 3RT, problems with storage of household items in the third-story public hall, and various safety concerns in the first-story public hall related to door hardware and emergency notification requirements. There are also several active Department of Buildings violations regarding failure to file external low pressure inspections from 2020-2023. The property has a history of access issues during inspections, including for a carbon monoxide detector inspection in 2022 and most recently for gas-related concerns in late 2023.

While some HPD inspections this year have resulted in no violations, the frequency of flooring-related complaints, along with the current open violations, suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. The building's records also indicate past issues with appliance functionality (specifically an electric/gas range) and emergency safety systems, though many of these complaints have been closed following inspections. Recent violations (opened in 2024) indicate issues with building signage and required notices, particularly relating to gas safety and carbon monoxide detection requirements.