138-11 Roosevelt Avenue, Queens, NY 11354

The two-story, 48-unit building at 138-11 Roosevelt Avenue in Flushing, owned by Yanghee Hahn and constructed in 1940, has experienced persistent maintenance issues over the past several years, with particular concern around water-related problems. Between 2022 and 2023, there were multiple water leak complaints documented, including incidents of heavy flow, damp spots, and slow leaks, some of which resulted in Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) violations. More recent issues in 2023-2024 include ongoing concerns about lead paint hazards in Apartment 1F, with multiple violations issued in January 2024 requiring remediation of peeling paint and lead-based paint hazards in various locations including door frames, windows, and walls.

The building has a history of maintenance issues extending back to 2021, including a heat/hot water emergency affecting the entire building, and more recent plumbing and plaster problems. The property has shown some improvement in pest management, with bedbug reports for the past two years (2022-2024) showing zero infested or eradicated units. However, rodent control remains a concern, with the most recent inspection in 2021 showing failed compliance for other reasons, following reports of rat activity earlier that year.

The building has experienced various maintenance issues requiring HPD intervention, though many complaints have been closed without violations being issued. Recent inspections have focused on addressing lead paint hazards and building code compliance, indicating that some historical maintenance issues have either been resolved or transitioned to new compliance requirements. While the bedbug situation appears stable, the building continues to face challenges with water-related problems and maintaining compliance with housing maintenance standards.