215-34 40th Avenue, Queens, NY 11361

This 2-family house in Bayside, owned by Guillermo Losada, has experienced significant maintenance issues throughout 2023, particularly relating to heat and hot water services. Between February and May 2023, there were multiple emergency complaints regarding inadequate heat and hot water, with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) conducting inspections and issuing violations.

The building's second-floor apartment appears to have ongoing problems, evidenced by multiple open violations as of October 2023, including issues with heat, hot water, carbon monoxide detectors, and pest infestations involving both mice and roaches. The building also experienced access issues during inspections, with HPD unable to gain entry to conduct necessary evaluations on several occasions during this period. More recent developments include a plumbing-related complaint filed in May 2023 that remains active as of July 2023, with the LAA Division ordering a stop to all plumbing work due to audit objections.

The building has a documented history of construction-related complaints, with one from 2018-2019 that was ultimately resolved with no violations found at the time of inspection. Given these maintenance history patterns, the building appears to have ongoing infrastructure and habitability challenges that warrant attention, particularly regarding heating and plumbing systems. The second-floor apartment appears to be experiencing the most persistent issues, spanning multiple violation categories including heating systems, water supply, and pest control.