32-08 Union Street, Queens, NY 11354

The 6-story, 25-unit residential building at 32-08 Union Street in Flushing, owned by Douglas Ciampa and constructed in 1999, has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past several years. Most notably, there have been multiple complaints about inconsistent heat and hot water, with three separate complaints in December 2023 and one in March 2024, though inspectors from the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) were often unable to gain access to verify these conditions. The building underwent significant plumbing and infrastructure challenges in late 2023-early 2024, with multiple emergency complaints regarding sinks, bathtubs, and toilets, though inspections generally found no violations.

There were also several door and window-related issues reported during this period, including problems with door mechanisms and window panes. The property has shown persistent rodent activity, with multiple inspections in early 2024 (February-April) identifying rat presence, though bait was applied during these inspections. The building's maintenance record shows two heating/hot water complaints, three plumbing issues (sink, bathtub/shower, toilet) in December 2023, and various door/window problems across multiple inspection periods, all of which were ultimately resolved without violations.

A significant number of bedbug reports (dating back to 2019) show zero infestations, indicating effective pest management. A Department of Buildings violation from April 2021 concerning elevator certification was resolved by November 2021. While the building has experienced various maintenance challenges, particularly in terms of heating systems and plumbing, most issues have been addressed through standard inspection and repair processes, with no ongoing violations currently outstanding.