142-47 Horace Harding Expwy, Queens, NY 11367

The three-unit residential building at 142-47 Horace Harding Expressway in Flushing, owned by Iris Lee and constructed in 2004, has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water, particularly throughout late 2024, with multiple emergency complaints documented between November and December 2024. These heating system problems, which have affected both individual apartments and the building as a whole, are among the most significant recent concerns. In addition to heating issues, there have been persistent problems with cooking gas supply, particularly noted in November 2024, when violations were issued regarding inadequate gas supply to ranges in multiple apartments.

The building's fire safety systems have also been a focus of concern, with open violations as of November 2024 regarding defective self-closing doors in both the first and third-floor apartments. The property has a documented history of access issues during inspections, with several instances where inspectors were unable to gain entry to verify complaints, particularly regarding heat and hot water problems in late 2024. Building safety systems have also been under scrutiny, with a carbon monoxide detector violation recorded in July 2023 and multiple open violations as of November 2024 related to self-closing doors.

There have been inspections under Local Law 188/17 regarding compliance, with records showing inspectors unable to gain access in attempts made throughout 2023 and 2024, and an active complaint relating to this regulation as of July 2024. The building's maintenance record includes a heavy water leak documented in July 2023 and various appliance-related issues, including problems with electrical/gas ranges. While some older complaints, such as those regarding illegal hotel rooms and work without permits, were investigated and closed without violations being found, the more recent pattern of heating, gas supply, and safety system issues suggests ongoing maintenance challenges.