71-49 160th Street, Queens, NY 11365

The 8-unit, 5-story building at 71-49 160th Street in Flushing, owned by Sion Hourizadeh, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues since its construction in 2008, with the most pressing concerns centering around heating systems and elevator functionality. Most recently, in December 2023, there were reports of chemical vapors/odors affecting indoor air quality, which prompted the Health Department to issue an advisory. The building has a documented history of heating and hot water issues, with multiple emergency complaints recorded between 2020 and 2023, including an open heating violation from October 2023 related to Apartment 4A.

There are also persistent elevator problems, evidenced by multiple complaints between 2022 and 2024, with inspection attempts resulting in "Unable to Gain Access" responses. Notably, there have been several bedbug report filings between 2020 and 2025, though recent filings (2023-2025) indicate no current infestations or unit counts. The building's maintenance record shows a pattern of violations and complaints primarily related to heating systems, elevator service, and various apartment-specific issues.

In 2023 and 2024, there were violations noted regarding self-closing doors on the 4th floor and in Apartment 4A, as well as ongoing concerns about hot water supply. The property has maintained annual bedbug reporting requirements, with most recent reports showing no infestation activity. A violation regarding gas supply to the range in Apartment 5A from 2021 remains listed as open in the records. While the building has an extensive history of maintenance issues, many of these have been addressed through inspections and subsequent closures, though some violations remain open as of the latest available data.