209-25 18th Avenue, Queens, NY 11360

The 6-story, 120-unit Bay Terrace Coop Section #9 building at 209-25 18th Avenue, constructed in 1960 and currently managed by Bay Terrace Coop, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there have been recurring heating and hot water problems, with the latest complaint in May 2024 reporting building-wide heat/hot water issues that the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) could not verify access for inspection. The building has undergone multiple heat and hot water system failures, with documented outages in late 2021 and a power outage in July 2022.

More concerning were simultaneous water-related issues in September 2021, including heavy flow and slow leaks, which resulted in HPD violations, as well as unsanitary mold conditions during that period. The building's maintenance history also reveals persistent concerns with basic systems and safety features. In 2021, there were multiple violations documented in Apartment 3K, including window guard issues, missing smoke detectors, and required paint work.

The elevator system has been a recurring focus, with an electrical wiring complaint logged in early 2023 and a significant elevator safety violation from 2018 regarding single device operation and no alternate service, which resulted in a penalty. While recent bedbug reporting from 2023-2024 shows no infestations, the building has had past pest issues documented through HPD complaints and violations. Of particular note, there are currently two active violations related to the building's facade inspection (FISP Cycle 9C) from 2024, as well as a failure to file mandatory bedbug reports in early 2024. The building's inspection history is marked by a pattern of recurring issues with basic services, infrastructure, and safety systems, suggesting ongoing challenges with maintaining building-wide systems and compliance with city regulations.