140-02 Franklin Avenue, Queens, NY 11355

140-02 Franklin Avenue is a 6-story, 120-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1929 and currently owned by Scott Silverman. The building has experienced recurring maintenance issues in 2025, including multiple water leak complaints (both heavy flow and damp spots), plumbing problems (involving bathtubs/showers and toilets), and pest-related concerns. Between April and June 2025 alone, there were at least four failed HPD inspections where inspectors were unable to complete their evaluations, along with two successful inspections that found no violations.

The building's recent history (2022-2025) shows persistent maintenance challenges, particularly regarding water-related issues. Notable violations include problems with the roof causing leaks, defective plaster surfaces, and a pattern of pest infestations. Multiple complaints about heat and hot water problems were recorded in early 2025.

The property has faced scrutiny for possible illegal conversions, with an active complaint from June 2025, though previous complaints in this category (2020-2021) were dismissed or marked as "No Violation Warranted." While the building has passed recent rodent inspections (2010 and 2022), there were multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations related to water damage and pest infestations, particularly affecting apartment A69 on the 6th floor. The building's elevator service has been a recurring concern, with complaints in 2022-2023 about lack of alternate service, though inspections found no violations. Multiple Environmental Control Board violations from 2019-2020 indicate issues with occupancy compliance and permits, though these were ultimately resolved. There have been no documented bedbug infestations in recent years, with reports showing zero infested units from 2021 onward.