137-05 Franklin Avenue, Queens, NY 11355
137-05 Franklin Avenue is a 6-story, 109-unit residential building constructed in 1962 and currently owned by William Chan. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues over the past two years, with seven documented complaints from December 2022 to March 2025, primarily affecting the entire building. More recently, in May 2025, an emergency work order was issued regarding the parking structure due to spalling/cracked concrete beams, which remains an active violation.
The building has also faced significant safety and maintenance challenges, including three active ECB violations from 2024 related to failure to comply with previous orders, with penalties totaling $18,750. These violations include problems with the building's facade and failure to file required certificates of correction. Recent inspections in December 2024 revealed multiple safety concerns in apartment 6D, including inadequate heat supply and defective smoke/carbon monoxide detectors.
The building has a history of facade maintenance issues, with violations documented in 2021 and 2022 regarding exterior wall conditions, including cracked windows and rusted lintels. While the building has consistently reported zero bedbug infestations in recent years (2019-2024) and passed several rodent inspections, the ongoing heating system problems and parking structure issues suggest persistent maintenance challenges. The property has also generated multiple complaints regarding building systems and safety features, such as self-closing doors, pavement conditions, and garbage storage, though many of these were resolved or not found to violate housing laws.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 109 |
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Year built | 1962 |
Total area | 89975 sq ft |
Floors | 6 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | HEREAFTER ERECTED CLASS A |

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