240-54 69th Avenue, Queens, NY 11362

The 23-unit, 2-story residential building at 240-54 69th Avenue in Douglaston, currently owned by The Arthur Sugarman Revocable Trust, has experienced recurring heating system issues over the past few years. Most recently, there were heat and hot water complaints in January 2024, though HPD was unable to gain access for inspection. Previous heating system problems were documented in October 2022, with multiple complaints during that month, some of which were reported as building-wide issues and others where access for inspection could not be obtained.

The building has also faced several maintenance challenges in September 2022, including issues with plumbing (bathtub/shower), water leaks, unsanitary conditions (mold and pests), electric outlets, and intercom systems, though most of these inspections did not result in violations. A more comprehensive inspection of Apartment 1 conducted on September 13, 2022, revealed multiple violations requiring attention, including issues with window glass, carbon monoxide detectors, bathroom tiles, and leaky faucets. The property has a notable open violation from 2021 regarding repairs needed for defective plastered surfaces and paint in various areas of Apartment 1FL, and similar maintenance issues were documented in both 2021 and 2022 regarding floor tiles and carbon monoxide detectors.

Environmental Control Board records show one violation in June 2022 regarding unauthorized work on a deck in the backyard, which was resolved with no penalty imposed. Fortunately, the building's bedbug reporting history between 2019 and 2022 shows no documented infestations, with all reported units remaining pest-free. While the building has experienced multiple maintenance issues over the past few years, particularly concerning heat and hot water systems, it's worth noting that many complaints have been closed without violations, and there has been no documented pattern of bedbug infestations or other major pest issues.