69-98 137th Street, Queens, NY 11367

69-98 137th Street in Kew Gardens Hills is a two-story, 24-unit residential building constructed in 1949, currently owned by Jim Cullen. The property has a concerning history of heat and hot water issues, with eight emergency complaints filed between 2019 and 2024, including two recent complaints in January 2024 that were properly closed after the situation was resolved. In addition to heating problems, the building has faced pest issues, with multiple complaints about unsanitary conditions in May 2023 that resulted in violations being issued, including an open violation regarding roach infestation in Apartment 1FL.

Previous rodent infestation concerns were documented in 2021, though inspection access was denied at that time. The building's maintenance record shows a pattern of reactive rather than preventive responses to persistent issues. While many heat-related complaints have documented resolutions, they indicate recurring problems with the building's heating system.

The pest control situation appears to be more complex, with violations issued in May 2023 related to multiple complaints filed on May 16 and 17, 2023. It's worth noting that several complaints across different years (2022, 2021, and 2020) involved inspectors being unable to access the building or individual units for verification, indicating possible access challenges for official inspections. The most recent service requests in January 2024 suggest ongoing attention is required for building systems and maintenance issues.