68-09 138th Street, Queens, NY 11367

68-09 138th Street is a 312-unit, 2-story garden-style apartment building constructed in 1950 in Kew Gardens Hills, currently owned by Antonio Rookard. The building has experienced recurring heating and hot water issues, with multiple complaints filed between 2024-2025, though most were resolved promptly with systems restored.

More concerning, as of November 2024, there are multiple open lead paint violation orders affecting Apartment 3D, including issues with ceilings and walls, along with other safety concerns such as missing smoke detectors and carbon monoxide devices. The property has also faced significant facade-related violations as of November 2024, with the Department of Buildings issuing multiple fines for failure to maintain building safety measures and address structural issues, including problems with window lintels and entrance steps.

While there were some interior maintenance complaints in 2024-2025 related to doors, cabinets, and plumbing, these were generally addressed through inspection and violation issuance. The building has maintained a consistent record regarding bedbug management, with no reported infestations or eradication efforts required in the past several reporting periods (2023-2024). Rodent inspections from 2013 to 2018 show a mix of passing and failing results, though the most recent inspections in 2018 all passed, suggesting improved pest management practices.