142-41 Franklin Avenue, Queens, NY 11355

142-41 Franklin Avenue is a 38-unit, 4-story residential building constructed in 1948 and currently owned by Mehrdad Kohanim. The property has experienced recurring heating system issues throughout 2025, with multiple complaints about lack of heat and hot water affecting the entire building between January and June 2025, though most were resolved promptly according to HPD records.

The building has also faced several safety and maintenance concerns, including a broken window guard in February 2025, missing signage (March 2025), and various heating system-related complaints. In December 2024, multiple building code violations were documented, including issues with vestibule ceilings, roof bulkhead door security, and self-closing doors, though these were certified as corrected by January 2025. The building's Department of Buildings (DOB) records from 2023-2024 show various complaints and violations, including concerns about plumbing maintenance, unauthorized work, and building shaking reports in early 2025.

Notably, there are multiple active ECB violations related to building maintenance, including electrical work without a permit and cold water supply issues in the bakery area as of 2024. While there have been rodent activity reports in 2022 and 2023, the property has maintained zero bedbug infestation reports in its most recent filings from 2022-2024. The building's history shows a mix of resolved and ongoing maintenance issues, particularly regarding heating systems and building code compliance, with the majority of recent complaints being addressed through inspections and corrections, though some violations remain active in the DOB records.