36-16 169th Street, Queens, NY 11358

At 36-16 169th Street in Flushing, a 6-unit, 3-story building constructed in 2007, multiple maintenance issues have emerged in recent years, with the most recent cluster of problems occurring in mid-2024. Between May and June 2024, the building experienced multiple complaints regarding water-related issues (including a water leak and plumbing problems), security concerns (window frame issues), and access problems preventing inspection by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD).

Notable infrastructure concerns were also documented in 2024, including violations related to self-closing doors and latch mechanisms in the first-story public hall and third-story bulkhead door, along with a violation regarding encumbrances in the third-story public hall. Earlier, in 2021, the building underwent multiple heat and hot water complaints during the summer months, though these issues appeared to be resolved based on subsequent inspections, including one instance where tenants reported restoration of services. The building has shown compliance with bedbug reporting requirements since 2021, with no recorded infestations or eradication efforts in recent years, including the most recent report for the period ending October 31, 2024.

While most housing maintenance code violations have been closed, there remains an open violation from December 2021 regarding a defective self-closing door to the cellar. The property owner, Umesh Advaney, has received multiple notices of violation across various categories, including emergency heat/hot water issues, door/window problems, and sprinkler system requirements, though many of these have been subsequently addressed and certified as corrected. The building's age and construction style suggest it should be capable of maintaining basic infrastructure, but the frequency of maintenance issues and challenges with HPD access for inspections may indicate some ongoing compliance and maintenance management concerns.