42-35 159th Street, Queens, NY 11358

The 21-unit building at 42-35 159th Street in Flushing, owned by Kathy Romano, has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues over the past five years, with at least seven documented complaints between 2020 and 2025. Most recently, in January 2025, there was an emergency heat/hot water complaint for the entire building. Several of these complaints were validated by HPD inspections, though some were either not inspected or tenants reported that conditions had been rectified.

The building also has ongoing maintenance concerns, particularly in apartment 1A, as evidenced by multiple violations issued in 2024, including mold conditions and pest infestations. Additional building-wide violations were noted in early 2024 regarding safety notices that need to be posted, including carbon monoxide detector requirements and gas leak procedures. The property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with no reported cases in the past seven years.

The building's documented history shows a pattern of heat and maintenance issues, with the most recent violations being related to both environmental concerns (mold) and general maintenance (window repairs). The persistent nature of the heat/hot water issues suggests systemic problems with the building's heating infrastructure, while the recent violations regarding safety notices indicate potential lapses in regulatory compliance. However, it's worth noting that the building has consistently reported no bedbug problems over the past several years, suggesting effective pest management practices in this regard.