142-27 Barclay Avenue, Queens, NY 11355

The 50-unit, 6-story building at 142-27 Barclay Avenue in Flushing, owned by Steven Birbach and constructed in 1962, has experienced recurring maintenance issues in recent years that warrant attention. Most notably, there have been multiple heat and hot water complaints affecting both individual apartments and the entire building, with the most recent incident occurring in January 2025. The building has also faced plumbing issues, particularly involving toilets and sinks in July 2024, and there have been persistent pest control challenges, with several unsanitary pest-related complaints filed in 2025.

Recent inspections have uncovered several open violations related to building safety and maintenance, including concerns about the elevator system, carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors, and emergency signage requirements. While the building has successfully addressed some issues, such as the heating problems in November 2024, others remain unresolved as of 2025. The property has a mixed history with various inspections and violations, including three active Department of Buildings violations as of 2023 related to failure to file required inspections.

Previous inspection records show intermittent elevator service issues, though these were not found to have violations upon inspection. The building's maintenance history includes some improvements, as evidenced by the absence of bedbug infestations in the most recent reporting periods (2022-2025), though there was one reported case in 2020-2021. While some routine maintenance issues have been resolved, the building has experienced recurring problems with essential services and safety equipment, as illustrated by the pattern of 311 complaints and violations. The property has also undergone various local law audits and inspections, particularly focusing on elevator service and building safety requirements.