136-45 37th Avenue, Queens, NY 11354

The 6-story, 61-unit building at 136-45 37th Avenue in Flushing, owned by Joseph Ciampa and constructed in 1998, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there have been multiple heat and hot water complaints during 2024-2025, including a recent emergency call in May 2025 that was resolved when inspectors found services restored. Pest problems have emerged as a significant concern, with multiple complaints about unsanitary conditions and rodent infestation reports in 2024-2025, including a Class C violation in apartment 6G for mouse infestation issued in October 2024 that required correction.

The building has also faced various safety concerns, including electrical issues in apartment 6G identified in December 2024, with violations related to both loose and defective electrical outlets. Multiple fire safety violations have been documented, including issues with self-closing doors and various door hardware problems that were cited in 2024 inspections. The property has a concerning history of compliance issues, particularly during 2020-2021, when it faced violations for failing to comply with electrical and occupancy requirements, including one instance of unlawful work continuation while under a stop work order.

The building's elevator system generated multiple complaints in 2018, though inspections generally found no violations. Recent bedbug reports show limited infestation history, with one unit documented as infested in 2022-2023 and no reports in subsequent years. The building has undergone several rodent inspections since 2011, with mixed results, and multiple food establishment violation cases were documented in early 2024. All these issues suggest ongoing maintenance challenges at the property, though many violations have been corrected and closed through the standard enforcement process.