134-54 Maple Avenue, Queens, NY 11355

134-54 Maple Avenue, a 6-story, 108-unit residential building constructed in 1962 and currently owned by George Balourdos, has experienced recurring heat and hot water system issues over the past two years. From December 2023 through March 2025, there were eight documented complaints about lack of heat or hot water affecting the entire building, with five of these complaints receiving emergency response from the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD).

Notably, there are multiple active violations related to high-pressure inspections that remain unresolved as of 2024, suggesting potential maintenance oversight regarding safety systems. The building has been responsive to some maintenance issues, with several HPD investigations confirming that heat and hot water had been restored by the time of inspection, though access to units was sometimes denied. The property has also faced various infrastructure and safety compliance challenges.

In 2024, violations were recorded for problems with fire safety doors, including a self-closing door issue in the laundry room, and defective fire retardant materials in public areas. Additional historical violations include a 2022 case regarding work without proper permits for an exterior steel structure used for storing supermarket products, which resulted in a $2,500 penalty. While the building has maintained a consistent record of bedbug-free status since 2019 and recent rodent inspections have shown compliance with regulations, the recurring heat and hot water issues and multiple unresolved high-pressure inspection violations indicate ongoing maintenance challenges that affect resident comfort and building systems compliance.