69-68 137th Street, Queens, NY 11367

The 16-unit, 2-story building at 69-68 137th Street in Kew Gardens Hills, owned by Jim Cullen, has experienced recurring maintenance issues since its 1949 construction, with significant concerns concentrated between 2018 and 2023. The most pressing ongoing issues involve heating and hot water systems, with multiple complaints from 2022-2023 indicating building-wide problems that were only temporarily resolved.

In late 2018, several mandatory violations were documented, particularly affecting apartments 2B and 1304, including multiple leaks requiring roof repairs, issues with plastered surfaces and paint, and various appliance problems including refrigerator and stove concerns. Apartment 1304 had specific violations related to a defective refrigerator gasket, water leaks affecting the ceiling, and problems with plastered surfaces requiring repairs.

The building has seen other maintenance concerns over the years, including cooking gas issues (October 2022), which inspectors were unable to verify access for inspection, and a smoking violation noted in August 2023. Earlier inspections in 2018-2019 showed some non-emergency issues being handled appropriately, such as door/window matters and appliance inspections, though these required multiple service requests to resolve fully. Despite the age of the building and its documented maintenance needs, most recent service requests have been addressed, with particular attention required to monitor any recurring heating system issues during colder months.