140-18 Ash Avenue, Queens, NY 11355

The 54-unit, 6-story building at 140-18 Ash Avenue in Flushing, owned by Joseph Chadi and constructed in 1932, has experienced recurring maintenance and safety issues over recent years. Most notably, in 2025, there were multiple emergency complaints regarding heat/hot water and plumbing issues, while several safety violations were documented in April 2025 including problems with carbon monoxide detectors, window guards, and smoke detectors.

The building has also faced health and safety concerns regarding pests, with rodent inspections in 2024 yielding "Failed for Other Reasons" results in May, July, and November. Violations from October 2024 specifically document multiple issues in Apartments 1A, 3B, and 6B, including problems with window security, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and various maintenance issues such as water leaks, mold, and flooring problems. The property has a history of infrastructure challenges, particularly with its heating system, as evidenced by multiple heat/hot water complaints in both 2024 and 2025.

There were also two instances of carbon monoxide detector violations in 2025, and the building failed recent energy efficiency requirements with open violations related to energy efficiency score display and benchmarking report filing as of December 2024. While there have been several complaints about building maintenance issues, including those related to cabinetry, flooring, and wall conditions, the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) inspections have often found these conditions did not violate housing laws, though violations were issued in certain cases. The building has consistently maintained a zero infestation record for bedbugs in its annual reports from 2020-2025, though rodent activity appears to be a persistent issue according to recent inspection results.