147-40 73rd Avenue, Queens, NY 11367

The three-story, 72-unit building at 147-40 73rd Avenue in Kew Gardens Hills, owned by Margaret Brunn and constructed in 1950, has experienced a pattern of maintenance issues throughout 2025, particularly in the first half of the year. The building has seen multiple incidents of heat and hot water problems, with emergency complaints registered for the entire building in May 2025, though these were generally resolved relatively quickly.

Other recurring issues include problems with the bell/buzzer/intercom system, door maintenance (with multiple emergency complaints), and various appliance and electrical issues. As of July 2025, two open complaints remain regarding janitorial/super services and the bell/buzzer/intercom system. The building's more structural and safety-related concerns are highlighted by several Housing Maintenance Code violations documented in late 2024.

These include issues with fire retardant materials, water leaks, and the need for various repairs in the public hall and stair areas, particularly on the first story, which received multiple citations under different violation classes (A, B, and C). A note of concern is that while the building passed rodent inspections in January and March 2025, there was one recorded instance of rat activity in January 2025, and some repair work appears to still be outstanding. The property has also maintained a consistent record regarding bedbug reporting, with most recent filings showing no infestations, though one report from late 2024 indicated a single infested unit that was not eradicated, marking it as a persistent issue.