142-30 Sanford Avenue, Queens, NY 11355

142-30 Sanford Avenue is a 6-story, 106-unit residential building constructed in 1955, currently owned by Antonios Feggoudakis. The property has experienced significant maintenance issues recently, particularly in 2024-2025, with multiple health and safety concerns emerging across various systems. The most pressing current concerns involve unsanitary conditions such as pest infestations and recurring issues with heat and hot water supply throughout the building, with multiple inspection attempts failing due to lack of access.

Significant building system problems have been documented, including eight electrical outlet-related complaints, some resulting in HPD violations, and multiple heating and water-related issues suggesting infrastructure challenges. The building has been under scrutiny for substantial safety concerns, particularly regarding the fire escape system, which has been cited as in disrepair with partially detached sections compromising egress for multiple units. Multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations from 2024 indicate issues with water leaks, plumbing fixtures, and various interior maintenance problems, particularly affecting apartment 4M. Environmental Control Board violations from 2023-2024 highlight serious maintenance matters including fire safety equipment concerns and structural issues such as crumbling mortar and loose bricks at the roof chimney.

The building's history includes past elevator service problems, boiler maintenance violations, and questions about illegal conversions, all of which have been addressed through inspections and legal processes. The property has undergone various mandatory inspections and compliance processes, including Local Law 188 and FISP requirements, though there are currently active violations related to failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous conditions. Bedbug reports from 2022-2023 indicate no infestations during those periods, and rodent inspections show a mix of compliance and non-compliance in earlier years. Recent complaints and violations suggest ongoing challenges with building maintenance and tenant services, particularly regarding communication and access for inspections, though many issues have been addressed through official processes.