150-72 Goethals Avenue, Queens, NY 11432

This three-unit, three-story residential building at 150-72 Goethals Avenue in Kew Gardens Hills, owned by Tamar Ambalu, was constructed in 1999 and has experienced several notable issues in recent years. Most concerning are the recurring indoor air quality complaints in May 2024, specifically regarding chemical vapors, gases, and odors, which prompted multiple DOHMH investigations. In October 2023, the building faced significant heat and hot water system failures that triggered multiple emergency housing maintenance code complaints, followed by several violations, particularly affecting the third-floor apartment.

These violations included missing carbon monoxide detectors, inadequate hot water provision, and issues with a defective self-closing door. The building has also accumulated several open housing maintenance code violations from previous years. As of April 2024, there is an outstanding violation related to the annual bedbug report filing requirement, while October 2023 inspections revealed problems with water accumulation in the cellar requiring disinfection.

Historical records show consistent bedbug report filing violations from 2021 through 2024. Earlier inspections or issues, including successful rodent inspections in 2011 and 2012, suggest some maintenance concerns have been addressed, though recent incidents indicate ongoing challenges with building systems and safety compliance. The property was built in 1999, making it approximately 26 years old as of 2025, and is classified as a Class A residential building under NYC building codes.