144-24 37th Avenue, Queens, NY 11354

The 6-story, 86-unit residential building at 144-24 37th Avenue in Flushing, owned by Michael Alon and built in 1967, has experienced persistent maintenance issues over the past few years. Most notably, there have been multiple water-related problems, with seven reported incidents between 2023 and 2024, including both "slow" and "heavy flow" leaks that resulted in violations being issued. The building has also faced recurring sanitary concerns, particularly mold issues in 2023 and 2024.

Recent inspections in September 2024 revealed several safety concerns in apartment 2D, including defective smoke detector and carbon monoxide device, along with a broken window sash lock. The building's emergency systems were scrutinized, with violations noted for fire escape maintenance, fire door hardware, and electrical outlet safety. The property has a history of illegal conversion allegations, with complaints filed in 2019, 2022, and most recently in 2025, suggesting possible unauthorized modifications to the building's layout.

Elevator service issues have been documented, with complaints about single device operation in 2021 and 2023, though inspections found no violations at those times. The building underwent facade inspections requiring Cycle 9A reports, with violations issued in 2022 and 2023 for failure to submit acceptable documentation. While the building has maintained a bedbug-free status since at least 2019, multiple environmental control board violations have been recorded, primarily related to facade maintenance and building safety systems. Two permits were issued in September 2019 for unspecified exterior work, and various maintenance code violations have been addressed through inspections and repairs over the years.