144-40 38th Avenue, Queens, NY 11354
Lincoln Gardens, a 168-unit, 6-story residential building constructed in 1950 and managed by Lincoln Gardens Owners Corp, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there have been multiple heat and hot water problems, with the most recent building-wide outage reported in February 2025, following another heat complaint just a month prior. The building has faced persistent sanitary challenges, including mold and pest infestations, with multiple reports and violations documented between 2023 and 2025.
In September 2023, building-wide inspections resulted in violations related to mold, pests, and other conditions requiring attention. The building's infrastructure has also shown signs of concern, including open violations from July 2024 for necessary repairs in the first-story public hall, particularly related to paint and fire-retardant materials. A significant issue surfaced in early 2023 regarding the boiler system, resulting in Environmental Control Board violations for both boilers #1 and #2, though these were later resolved.
The elevator system has been under scrutiny, with several complaints in 2021 regarding single-device service and safety monitoring, though inspections found no violations at times. The building has maintained a clean bedbug record in recent reporting periods from 2022 through 2024, with zero reported infestations. While the property has faced various maintenance challenges, the management has generally responded to violations and complaints, with many being resolved through inspections and corrective actions, though some issues have required multiple reports before resolution.
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Building Characteristics
| Total units | 168 | 
|---|---|
| Year built | 1950 | 
| Total area | 151084 sq ft | 
| Floors | 6 | 
| Tax Abatements | None | 
| Building Class | HEREAFTER ERECTED CLASS A | 

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- 144-40 38th Ave, New York, NY 11354
- 144-46 38th Ave, New York, NY 11354
- 144-50 38th Ave, New York, NY 11354
- 144-44 38th Ave, New York, NY 11354
- 144-40 38th Ave, New York, NY 11354
- 144-46 38th Ave, New York, NY 11354
- 144-50 38th Ave, New York, NY 11354
- 144-44 38th Ave, New York, NY 11354
- 144-40 38th Ave, New York, NY 11354
- 144-46 38th Ave, New York, NY 11354
- 144-50 38th Ave, New York, NY 11354
- 144-44 38th Ave, New York, NY 11354
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