140-35 Beech Avenue, Queens, NY 11355

140-35 Beech Avenue is a 6-story, 101-unit residential building located in Flushing, built in 1959 and currently owned by Munlai Chang. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues, with three complaints in the past year alone (most recently in February 2025 and November 2024), and violations were issued in the November incident. In mid-2024, there were multiple emergency complaints regarding water-related issues, including heavy water flow, mold, and problems with paint/plaster on walls and ceilings.

The building is currently facing several open Housing Maintenance Code violations from November 2024 affecting apartment 3P, including issues with the flushing apparatus, plastered surfaces, smoke detector, carbon monoxide detecting devices, and a locked fire escape window that violate safety codes. There are also two active Environmental Control Board violations from late 2024 regarding failure to install required safety measures and non-compliance with Commissioner’s Order, each carrying a $2,500 penalty. The building has a history of compliance issues requiring attention to safety and maintenance standards, with notable open violations regarding exterior wall conditions and inspection requirements from 2022-2023.

While there have been no reported bedbug infestations in recent years (with the latest reports from 2025 showing zero infested units), the building's maintenance history shows recurring problems with basic services and safety systems. The property has experienced consistent heat and hot water service complaints over the years, including a building-wide issue in 2020, and multiple incidents where inspectors were unable to gain access to units for verification of complaints. The building's documented history of violations and complaints suggests ongoing challenges with maintenance and compliance, particularly regarding heat systems and emergency safety features, though many previous violations appear to have been resolved as of 2025.