143-45 Sanford Avenue, Queens, NY 11355
143-45 Sanford Avenue is a 6-story, 61-unit residential building located in Flushing, constructed in 1957 and currently owned by Margaret Brunn. The property has experienced numerous maintenance issues in 2025, with multiple complaints regarding water leaks, paint/plaster problems, and electrical concerns across several months, most notably during April and June. There is an active Class C violation for roach infestation in Apartment 407 and several open violations for Apartment 106 including issues with electrical outlets, kitchen cabinets, and water leakage.
The building's elevator system has been a recurring concern, with multiple complaints between 2019 and 2025 regarding single-device operation and failure to provide alternate service, though some complaints were resolved with violations served. The building has documented periodic rodent inspections, passing in 2022 and 2023, and a bedbug inspection report showing no infestations between 2022-2024, though previous years had some incidents. Environmental control board violations from 2024 indicate issues with failure to submit required reports related to the parking structure and various elevator-related safety concerns. The property has several active Department of Buildings violations related to failure to file required safety inspections and reports, including for the parking structure and exterior walls, with associated penalties.
Recent inspections and service requests consistently show difficulty in gaining access for inspections, particularly during complaints filed in 2025, as documented in multiple HPD cases for the entire year. The building's maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with addressing internal building systems and maintenance issues, though some historical violations from 2018-2020 related to elevator safety and general maintenance have been resolved. The property has a documented pattern of filing for various permits between 2018-2021, suggesting ongoing maintenance and repair work, including electrical and plumbing systems upgrades. The 2025 records show a particular concentration of maintenance issues requiring attention, including plumbing, electrical, water, and sanitation concerns, indicating potential challenges with building systems and maintenance response protocols.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 61 |
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Year built | 1957 |
Total area | 47748 sq ft |
Floors | 6 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | HEREAFTER ERECTED CLASS A |

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