149-05 79th Avenue, Queens, NY 11367

The 6-story, 180-unit building at 149-05 79th Avenue in Kew Gardens Hills, owned by Andy Falkin and constructed in 1955, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over the past few years. Most notably, there has been an ongoing pattern of heating and hot water problems throughout the entire building, with multiple emergency complaints recorded between November 2024 and March 2025. There are also significant concerns regarding water leaks, with two emergency complaints in late 2024 and early 2025.

The building has faced security and safety concerns as evidenced by two open violations from November 2024 regarding an illegal electromagnetic locking device at the first-story vestibule door and the need for a heavy-duty lock for power outage security. Recent inspections reveal both rodent and safety-system concerns, though some issues have been successfully addressed. For instance, the building passed rodent inspections in March and June 2025, though there was a failed inspection in January 2025.

The property has shown diligence in resolving certain maintenance issues, as evidenced by the timely correction of violations related to carbon monoxide and smoke detectors in Apartment 229, and the repair of various door-related problems identified in late 2024. While there have been some concerning patterns of maintenance issues, such as the repeated heating system complaints, it's worth noting that many violations from previous years have been resolved, including those related to elevator maintenance and building facade maintenance. The building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations since 2019, with no reported cases in any unit.