133-01 Booth Memorial Ave, Queens, NY 11355

The three-story, 36-unit building at 133-01 Booth Memorial Avenue in Flushing, owned by Rafael Pichardo and constructed in 1957, has experienced several maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there has been a pattern of water-related problems, with multiple emergency service requests for heavy water leaks in 2024, particularly affecting apartment A10 on the third story. Additional complaints have included issues with heat and hot water in January 2025, as well as violations for pest infestations and various maintenance matters.

A significant cluster of violations was identified in September 2024, including problems with fire retardant materials, plaster surfaces, and water leaks in common areas and apartment A10. The building has also had complications with record-keeping, evidenced by three violations issued in 2023 for failure to file annual low-pressure inspections, though these were subsequently dismissed. The property has maintained a clean record in terms of bedbug infestations over the past seven reporting years, with no units reported as infested or requiring eradication.

Rodent inspections conducted in 2017 resulted in passing grades, indicating no significant rodent problems. Recent building permits from 2019 and 2023 suggest ongoing maintenance and compliance efforts, though the persistent nature of water-related issues and other maintenance concerns is noteworthy. The current state of the building, as of July 2025, shows several open violations from September 2024 regarding various maintenance issues, including problems with painting, plastering, and water-related matters that require attention.