144-74 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354

The 7-story residential building at 144-74 Northern Blvd in Flushing, owned by Christopher Orpheus and completed in 2019, has experienced several maintenance and compliance issues over recent years. The most pressing concerns have been related to water damage, with a slow leak reported in January 2024 that affected both plastered surfaces and ceilings in the PHB apartment, requiring repairs. Other maintenance issues documented in 2024 included walls and ceilings needing attention, though inspections by HPD found no significant violations.

The building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations since 2019, with no reported cases in any unit across multiple inspection periods. The property underwent construction in 2018-2019 that generated several safety complaints, though all were either resolved or found to have no violations upon inspection. During 2020-2021, the building faced multiple violations related to energy benchmarking reporting requirements, but these were successfully challenged and dismissed.

A notable environmental control board violation was recorded in 2024 regarding inadequate pedestrian safety lighting and reflective tape around sidewalk shed poles, resulting in a $2,400 penalty. The building's management has generally complied with health and safety requirements, as evidenced by recent successful rodent inspections, though there have been multiple smoking and food-related complaints addressed by health authorities between 2021 and 2024. The property has consistently demonstrated attention to maintenance issues, with most recent complaints being promptly investigated and addressed, though some repairs have continued to require attention, particularly regarding water-related damage.