198-39 32nd Avenue, Queens, NY 11358

198-39 32nd Avenue is a 4-story, 42-unit New Law tenement building located in Bayside, Queens. Built in 1924 and currently owned by Barry Apfelbaum, the building has experienced several maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, in June 2024, multiple complaints were filed and subsequently investigated by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), resulting in violations related to plumbing (bathtub/shower) and various maintenance issues including flooring, door, and electrical problems.

Unit D11 received specific violations in June 2024 for electrical cover plate issues, defective kitchen floor tiles, door clearance problems, and bathtub repairs, while Unit A8 had violations in June 2023 regarding kitchen repairs, including plaster surfaces, vinyl tiles, wastewater line connections, window mechanics, and water leak issues. The building's history also reveals concerns about heat and hot water systems, with complaints filed in October 2021, though inspections found heat was not required at the time. A plumbing issue regarding water supply was recorded in April 2019.

While there was one boiler-related violation in September 2020 regarding the heating system that was resolved, more recent maintenance concerns have focused on interior conditions. It's worth noting that the building has maintained a good record in terms of pest control, with no bedbug infestations reported in the past five years (2019-2024). The property has had multiple maintenance issues requiring attention over the years, with the most concentrated period of complaints occurring in 2023-2024, particularly affecting units A8 and D11.