18-09 160th Street, Queens, NY 11357

The 140-unit, 2-story building at 18-09 160th Street in Whitestone, owned by James Marsanico, has experienced recurring issues with heating and hot water systems over the past several years, with five documented emergencies between 2018 and 2024 affecting either the entire building or individual apartments. Most recently, there were heating system complaints in January 2024, December 2022, and October 2022, with HPD repeatedly unable to gain access to units for inspection.

The building also faced challenges in 2020 with a pest-related sanitary condition complaint that took nearly a year to resolve due to access issues, and a 2018 indoor air quality concern that warranted Department of Health and Mental Hygiene review. The pattern of heating and hot water system failures suggests ongoing infrastructure challenges, though it's worth noting that in two instances (November 2018), HPD was informed by tenants that the heating issues had been resolved prior to their inspection.

The building was constructed in 1951 and falls under the "PD GARDEN/MASONETTE" classification, indicating its design as a garden-style low-rise building. While many complaints have been properly closed according to city records, the recurring nature of heating system problems, particularly during colder months, is a notable feature of the building's maintenance history.