140-70 Ash Avenue, Queens, NY 11355

The 47-unit, 6-story building at 140-70 Ash Avenue in Flushing, constructed in 1932 and currently owned by Pnl Equities Llc, has experienced significant ongoing maintenance issues, particularly related to elevator service and temperature control systems. Between 2023 and 2024, there were multiple complaints about the single-elevator system with no alternate service, resulting in at least five separate violation notices with penalties totaling $35,000. More recently, in 2025, the building has faced several pressing maintenance issues, including multiple heat and hot water complaints (both building-wide and apartment-specific), window frame problems, and unsanitary garbage storage conditions.

Notably, there are currently three open violations from June 2025 regarding window frame issues, and recent complaints about heat/hot water problems are marked as "IMMEDIATE EMERGENCY" by HPD. The building has a history of various safety and maintenance violations that remain active as of 2025. These include several Class C violations from December 2024 concerning vestibule door repairs, water leaks, and heating system access, as well as more serious elevator safety concerns documented in 2021-2024.

There are also outstanding violations related to the building's exterior wall maintenance, which appear to stem from unfiled required reports dating back to 2018-2022. While there have been no reported bedbug infestations in recent years (2022-2024), the persistent nature of various maintenance issues, particularly regarding the elevator system and heating infrastructure, suggests ongoing challenges with building upkeep. The property has generally maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, showing no infestations or treatment needs in the past three filing periods.