196-14 69th Avenue, Queens, NY 11365

At 196-14 69th Avenue in Fresh Meadows, a 2-story, 148-unit garden/maisonette building constructed in 1951 and owned by Alvin Persuad, has experienced ongoing heating system challenges in recent months. Between late October and November 2024, four separate emergency heat/hot water complaints were logged, with residents reporting problems and at least two instances where inspectors were unable to gain access to perform evaluations.

These heating issues mirror a similar pattern from December 2021, when heating problems were also reported. The building has faced multiple maintenance challenges, particularly in early 2022, when significant violations were documented in a 1st-floor apartment. These included pest infestations (both roaches and mice), mold issues, and concerns regarding lead-based paint, broken door locks, defective flooring, and problems with wall paint requiring remediation.

Although some violations show as resolved, several remain "Open" as of the latest data. The property has passed rodent inspections in 2019 and 2022, and maintained a clean record for bedbugs over the past four reporting periods (2020-2024), indicating effective pest management practices. While building systems and maintenance issues have persisted, regular inspections by HPD and DOHMH suggest ongoing monitoring of habitability concerns, with varying degrees of access for inspectors to evaluate reported issues.