40-38 162nd Street, Queens, NY 11358

40-38 162nd Street is a 3-story, 6-unit pre-war building in Flushing, constructed in 1930 and currently owned by Demetra Tzanopoulos. The property has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent months, most notably with heating systems throughout the building, with three emergency heating complaints filed and resolved in January 2025. The building faced various challenges in December 2023, including mold issues, multiple instances of missing signage violations, and problems with the bell/buzzer/intercom system.

These conditions prompted multiple inspections by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), though no violations were ultimately issued in these cases. The building's recent history shows some concerning patterns, particularly regarding heat and sanitation issues. In late 2023 through early 2024, there were documented rodent issues, with inspections conducted in December 2023 (failed) and January 2024 (passed).

The property has demonstrated a reasonable response to pest management, with bedbug reporting showing only one infested unit in the 2022-2023 reporting period, which was subsequently eradicated. An inspection in late 2022 revealed several maintenance violations that were addressed by November 2022 and certified corrected by March 2023. These included problems with entrance door locks, self-closing doors, missing signage, and the need for proper carbon monoxide detector notices. While the building has had its share of maintenance issues, the owner has generally addressed violations within a reasonable timeframe, as evidenced by the multiple service requests that were ultimately closed after inspections confirmed corrections had been made.