143-15 38th Avenue, Queens, NY 11354

The 56-unit, four-story tenement building at 143-15 38th Avenue in Flushing, owned by Chun Wai, has exhibited recurring issues with heat and hot water systems, particularly evident in early 2025 with multiple complaints involving both entire building and individual apartments. The property has undergone various inspections and maintenance checks between 2024 and 2025, revealing several significant concerns. Notably, a July 2024 inspection identified multiple violations in apartment 2A, including defective smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, pest infestation (mice), and various maintenance issues such as broken locks, defective doors, and problems with kitchen fixtures and surfaces.

The building's safety systems have also been scrutinized, with complaints regarding smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors, though many recent inspections found no violations. Historical records show some concerns about sanitation, including a 2019 complaint about garbage/recycling storage, and various emergency repair requests have been promptly addressed by authorities. The property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with all annual reports since 2019 showing zero cases.

However, two active Department of Buildings violations from 2019 and 2021 remain unresolved, relating to failure to file benchmarking reports and display energy efficiency information. The building underwent multiple Local Law 188 compliance inspections between 2020 and 2025, with varying results regarding access and violations. While most recent inspection requests were either closed without violation or marked as "Inspector Unable To Gain Access," the consistent pattern of heat and maintenance-related complaints suggests ongoing challenges with building systems. The most recent emergency repair requests in early 2025 were addressed promptly, though they illustrate a continuing pattern of heat/hot water system issues in the building.