139-81 35th Avenue, Queens, NY 11354

The 103-unit, 6-story residential building at 139-81 35th Avenue in Flushing, owned by Joseph Ciampa and constructed in 1972, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there was a substantial heat and hot water system failure in December 2024, affecting both apartments and the entire building. Multiple HPD complaints were filed during this period, with inspectors confirming that conditions were eventually corrected, though some inspections required follow-up due to access issues.

The building has also faced various plumbing and water-related issues, including slow leaks and radiator problems, as seen in December 2024 complaints. Additionally, the property experienced rodent-related challenges, with failed inspections in March and April 2025, though the most recent inspection passed. Between late 2024 and early 2025, there were complaints regarding flooring and ceiling conditions that were investigated by HPD, but no housing law violations were found. The building had notable violations in 2024 related to apartment 4R, including issues with pest infestations (bedbugs, mice, and roaches), defective flooring, and problems with plaster and paint.

In 2020, there were several serious concerns regarding unsafe gas appliance installations in the cellar laundry room, resulting in five Environmental Control Board violations, though these were later resolved. Historical records show various inspection activity, including a building vibration complaint in December 2022 (no violations found) and multiple local law audits in December 2020. The property has maintained up-to-date bedbug reporting, with the most recent filings from 2023-2024 showing minimal infestation activity, though there was one reported case in 2022-2023. The building's management has generally addressed violations and complaints, with most being marked as "Closed" in the system, though some recent issues have required multiple inspections to confirm resolution.