77-37 164th Street, Queens, NY 11366

The three-story, five-unit residential building at 77-37 164th Street in Flushing, owned by John Tagios and built in 1941, has experienced recurring issues with its heating and hot water systems over the past few years. Between April 2022 and January 2025, there have been nine documented complaints about lack of heat and hot water affecting the entire building, with the most recent complaint filed in January 2025. While some complaints were resolved when systems were reportedly restored, several incidents resulted in Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) being unable to gain access to units for inspection.

The building has maintained a consistent record of zero bedbug infestations, as shown in six consecutive bedbug report filings from 2019 through 2024, with no infested or re-infested units reported in any of the periods. The property has had multiple violations requiring attention to public safety and building access issues. Notable violations include a December 2022 citation (Class C) regarding a missing or defective self-closing door at the first-story public hall vestibule, and similar door-related violations in 2020 and 2028.

In 2018, the building received violations for needing to post gas leak procedures and properly maintain inspection certificates in the first-story public hall area. A violation regarding encumbrances of household items in the third-story public hall was cited in 2019 (Class B) and 2018, though these were subsequently closed. The building's most recent emergency heat/hot water complaints, along with historical patterns of similar issues, suggest an ongoing challenge with the building's heating system, while the consistent zero-bedbug filing record indicates effective pest management. Recent safety improvements appear to have been addressed, though access issues during inspections have been a recurring theme in HPD complaint resolutions.