71-01 150th Street, Queens, NY 11367

The 100-unit, 2-story garden apartment building at 71-01 150th Street in Kew Gardens Hills, owned by Avi Schron and constructed in 1949, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past two years. Between November 2024 and February 2025, multiple complaints were filed regarding flooring/stairs, ceiling issues (paint/plaster), mold (unsanitary conditions), and radiator/plumbing problems, though HPD was unable to complete inspections for these more recent complaints. Earlier issues in 2024 included heat/hot water problems affecting both apartments and the entire building, with some complaints dating back to January 2024.

The building has a history of maintenance challenges, including mold issues documented in 407A and 415A apartments, and heating system problems in 2019 and 2020. The building underwent an inspection in May 2024, resulting in several violations for apartment 415A including a defective wood floor, missing carbon monoxide detectors, and mold on the bathroom ceiling, though all were certified as corrected by July 2024. Earlier violations from 2019-2020 also addressed heating issues and general maintenance concerns. An unusual incident occurred in 2019 with an ECB violation regarding unauthorized construction work involving fire separation walls and utility line removals.

However, the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with no reported cases in the past seven years, and passed all recent rodent inspections since 2015, suggesting improved sanitation conditions in recent years. The data indicates persistent issues with building maintenance and systems (particularly heating and plumbing), though some recent complaints remain unresolved due to inspection access issues. The property has demonstrated some responsiveness to violations, with multiple issues being certified as corrected, but the pattern of recent complaints suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. (Note: This report summarizes the building's history based on the provided data, focusing on significant maintenance issues, violations, and overall building conditions.)