38-15 149th Street, Queens, NY 11354

The 38-15 149th Street building in Flushing, owned by Chunhua Yang, is a 108-unit cooperative constructed in 1955. The property has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past five years, with significant concerns about elevator safety and building systems.

Most concerningly, there are several active violations related to elevator safety equipment, including a tampered door zone restrictor (with a penalty of $1,250) as of February 2024, and failure to submit required safety reports for multiple years. The building's boiler system has also faced serious issues, with active violations from December 2022 citing hazardous conditions, including leaking tubes and various safety concerns, with associated penalties totaling $3,062.50. The building has a documented history of plumbing issues, particularly in 2021, with multiple emergency complaints regarding sink problems, though inspections did not result in violations.

Between 2020 and 2022, there were additional concerns including roofing problems affecting Unit 6U and ceiling issues, with violations identified but currently listed as "open." The property has maintained a bedbug-free status for the past several reporting periods (2019-2024), with consistent filings indicating zero infested units. While there were some rodent inspection failures recorded in 2016, subsequent inspections have not shown this as an ongoing issue. The building's violation history also reveals ongoing administrative issues, with multiple recent violations related to failure to submit required inspection and maintenance reports, particularly regarding facade inspections and elevator maintenance.