133-12 Avery Avenue, Queens, NY 11355

This four-story, 10-unit residential building located at 133-12 Avery Avenue in Flushing, owned by Guang Guo, has experienced recurring maintenance issues since its construction in 2003. Most notably, there have been multiple heat and hot water complaints, with the most recent occurring in March 2024, where HPD was once again unable to gain access to the affected units for inspection.

The building has documented two periods of significant bedbug infestations, with reports showing 8 units affected each time between 2019-2021, though all infested units were reported as eradicated. Recent inspections in 2024 revealed multiple Class A and B violations including concerns with the building's entrance door latch assembly, heating system notice requirements, and concrete repairs needed at the front entrance. The building has also faced other maintenance challenges, including an active water leak complaint from June 2025 and previous issues with unsanitary conditions including mold (2019) and pest infestations (2019-2020).

Illegal conversion complaints have been filed against the property in 2019, 2021, and 2025, though inspectors were unable to gain access to complete their investigations. A comprehensive series of violations was documented in March 2024, ranging from safety concerns with electrical outlets to issues with self-closing doors and various building entrance maintenance needs, though most were subsequently closed after inspection. The property has shown some responsiveness to rodent control measures, passing inspections in 2014 and 2022, though an initial inspection in 2022 noted rat activity.