43-06 Smart Street, Queens, NY 11355

The 20-unit, 4-story building at 43-06 Smart Street in Flushing, owned by Castleview LLC and constructed in 1930, has recently faced several maintenance and compliance issues requiring attention. In early 2024, the building received multiple violations related to safety and maintenance requirements, including the need for fire safety improvements, proper signage for gas leak procedures, and repairs to broken fire-retardant materials in the first-story public hall.

These violations were primarily addressed and certified as closed by March 2024. More concerning are ongoing issues with the building's boiler compliance, with active violations from 2023-2024 related to the failure to file required annual boiler inspection reports, currently carrying a penalty of $625. The building has a history of plumbing-related issues, with documented violations in 2011 (apartments 1B and 4B) concerning water leaks and bathroom sink connections, which were resolved as of 2022.

However, there have been no reported bedbug infestations since at least 2019, with consistently zero cases reported in the annual filings through 2024. While the recent violations (all addressed except for the boiler issues) suggest attention to building maintenance has improved, the recurring nature of boiler inspection violations and the relatively recent fire safety citation indicate areas requiring sustained oversight. The building's violation history shows a pattern of addressing issues promptly when cited, though some matters, particularly regarding boiler compliance, have remained active for extended periods.