36-01 164th Street, Queens, NY 11358

The two-story, seven-unit building at 36-01 164th Street in Flushing, owned by Manjit Kaur, has experienced several recurring issues over recent years, with the most pressing being ongoing heat and hot water problems affecting the entire building. The most recent complaints about heat and hot water issues were documented in January 2025, with similar complaints noted in August 2024 and January 2022, indicating this is a persistent maintenance problem. In addition to heating issues, the building has faced various maintenance challenges including a cluster of violations in June 2023 related to wall paint/plaster conditions and unsanitary conditions involving pests.

More recently, in May 2024, inspection revealed multiple environmental violations in apartment 2G, including lead paint hazards, ventilation issues in the bathroom, electrical service concerns, and problems with cabinet doors in the kitchen, some of which were classified as Class A and Class C violations. The building's history includes several Department of Buildings (DOB) investigations into unauthorized work, with a notable inspection in February 2021 revealing unpermitted plumbing, electrical, and construction work that resulted in multiple Environmental Control Board (ECB) violations and fines. Although these violations were later resolved, they highlight past concerns about unauthorized modifications to the building.

The property has maintained consistent tenant occupancy with all seven units reported as bedbug-free in early 2023, following successful eradication efforts. Despite numerous complaints and violations, the building's owners have generally responded to regulatory investigations, though there have been instances in 2024 where inspectors were denied access to conduct required evaluations. The building's most recent violation history includes an active DOB violation from September 2024 regarding the failure to file the 2023 external low pressure inspection report.