147-42 75th Avenue, Queens, NY 11367

The 48-unit, 3-story building at 147-42 75th Avenue in Kew Gardens Hills, owned by Margaret Brunn and constructed in 1950, has experienced persistent heating and hot water system issues throughout 2025, with eight emergency complaints documented between March and May 2025, affecting both individual apartments and the entire building. These service requests frequently resulted in HPD being unable to gain access to the affected units for inspection purposes. The building has also accumulated several significant violations between 2024-2025, including five open Housing Maintenance Code violations from November 2024 related to water leaks, paint issues, and fire safety concerns in the third-story public hall, as well as two critical safety violations from September 2024 involving missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in Apartment 1B.

Additionally, there are three open violations from September-November 2024 concerning lead paint hazards in Apartment 2A and various defects in the building's entrance door and window frames. The building has documented history of maintenance challenges outside the immediate heating issues, including a December 2024 pest control violation and previous electrical and boiler system concerns noted in 2020. While the building reported no bedbug infestations in the most recent filing period (2023-2024) and passed a December 2024 rodent inspection, there have been multiple rat activity reports in past inspections, particularly during 2024.

The property has also faced various building maintenance issues since 2011, including problems with the roof, fire safety materials, and various administrative code violations, many of which remain unresolved as of the latest inspection dates. The building's most pressing current issues appear to be the ongoing heating system malfunctions and related complaints, with multiple tenants reporting inadequate service throughout 2025 despite some instances of temporary restoration. The property also has notable open violations concerning building safety features and maintenance requirements, particularly regarding fire safety systems and structural elements. While there have been periods of compliance with pest control requirements, the building's history shows variable performance in maintaining housing quality standards over time.