144-30 35th Avenue, Queens, NY 11354

The 6-story, 58-unit residential building at 144-30 35th Avenue in Flushing, owned by Zachary Bornstein, has experienced several concerning issues in recent years, particularly related to pests and sanitation. Most notably, in early 2025, there were two separate complaints about pest problems that inspectors were unable to verify due to lack of access. The building has a documented history of pest issues, with the most recent bedbug report from March 2025 indicating 4 infested units (all eradicated), following a pattern of previous infestations.

Between 2023 and 2025, there were also multiple reports of water-related problems, including heavy flow leaks in March-April 2024, and earlier issues with mold that resulted in emergency complaints. The building has undergone several regulatory inspections, including compliance checks for Local Law 188/17 in late 2023 and 2024, with no violations found at those times. Previous inspections revealed various maintenance issues, including elevator violations in 2020 related to door lock monitoring, and multiple housing maintenance code violations in 2019-2021.

These included problems with plaster surfaces, paint requirements, and a missing smoke detector in apartment B54. While the building has had its share of maintenance and safety concerns, many recent inspections have resulted in no violations, suggesting some improvement in building management. However, the recurring issues with pests, particularly bedbugs, and the minimal access for inspection verification in recent complaints indicate ongoing challenges with building upkeep and resident comfort.