144-40 Roosevelt Avenue, Queens, NY 11354

The 21-unit, 3-story residential building at 144-40 Roosevelt Avenue in Flushing, owned by Hassan Haghanegi and constructed in 1976, has experienced significant maintenance issues over the past year. The building has faced recurring heat and hot water problems, with emergency complaints filed in January 2025 for both the entire building and individual apartments. Multiple complaints from January 2025 regarding various issues including plumbing, electrical problems, water leaks, mold, pests, and maintenance of door/window frames and ceiling plaster were recorded, though Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) was unable to complete inspections for many of these complaints.

Violations noted during inspections in late 2024 included several concerning self-closing doors in the lobby and vestibule areas, defective light fixtures, and mail receptacle issues, with some violations marked as Class A or B. The building also has active violations related to the failure to file external low-pressure inspections for both 2022 and 2023. The property has maintained a clean record in terms of bedbug infestations, with official reports from 2021 through 2025 showing zero infested units or infestation activity.

Rodent inspections have been passed, with the last recorded inspection in July 2018 showing no issues. While there have been numerous complaints and violations over the past year, particularly regarding building systems and maintenance issues, the building's overall structure remains intact with no recorded major structural or safety violations. The property's most pressing concerns appear to be centered around recurring heating system problems and general maintenance and repair issues affecting various building systems and components.