138-35 Elder Avenue, Queens, NY 11355

The Woodner House Condominium at 138-35 Elder Avenue is a 20-story, 227-unit building constructed in 1986, currently owned by Samuel Hou. The building has experienced recurring issues with heating and hot water systems, with multiple documented outages between late 2023 and 2024 affecting both individual apartments and the entire building. Notable incidents include April 2024 violations for inadequate hot water supply in Apartment 20A, and a series of emergency heat/hot water complaints through 2024, some of which required HPD intervention. The building has also undergone various inspections and issued violations for safety and maintenance concerns, including three active Environmental Control Board violations from 2024 related to parking structure reports and critical examinations.

Recent regulatory compliance efforts are ongoing, with inspections completed under Local Law 188 requirements, showing no enforcement action required. There were multiple work without permit complaints in 2023, though these were closed with no violations found. The building's elevator system has had historical issues, with significant violations noted in 2019 and 2020 now resolved. The property has maintained good pest control records, with no bedbug or rodent infestations reported in recent years, passing inspections in 2022.

Multiple housing maintenance code violations have been issued and subsequently closed, including requirements for proper signage and door repairs in common areas. The complex's management has generally responded to violations and complaints, with multiple cases of temperature restoration reported, though some issues persist. Records from the Department of Buildings show regular compliance inspections and various administrative violations that have been addressed, though two violations from 2022-2024 regarding the filing of FISP (Façade Inspection Safety Program) reports remain active. The building has demonstrated compliance with bedbug reporting requirements over the past five years, consistently showing zero infested units. While recent housing maintenance issues primarily relate to heating systems, various common area repairs and safety compliance matters have been addressed through proper channels, maintaining overall regulatory compliance.