254-02 74th Avenue, Queens, NY 11004

The property at 254-02 74th Avenue in Glen Oaks, owned by Robert Friedrich, is a 2-story garden/maisonette building constructed in 1948, containing 144 units. The building has experienced several concerning issues in recent years, most notably a series of electrical problems in July 2024, including multiple power outages and lighting issues. These incidents, along with ventilation system complaints, were filed with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), though inspectors were unable to gain access to investigate most of these complaints.

A significant infrastructure failure was documented in 2018 when a resident reportedly fell through a floor, leading to multiple violations regarding building maintenance and safety. The Department of Buildings records from 2019 show multiple violations related to work performed without proper permits, including bathroom gutting and electrical modifications, though these were subsequently resolved. The building has a documented history of various maintenance issues, including a plumbing problem with a basin/sink in July 2023, pest control issues, and cabinet violations that resulted in an official HPD violation for the first-floor apartment.

Historical records show the building failed to provide proper heat and hot water in February 2022 and experienced electrical lighting failures at that time. While the property has passed rodent inspections in 2011, 2017, and 2022, the ongoing electrical and access issues remain a significant concern. The building’s management has faced challenges addressing tenants' complaints, as evidenced by multiple instances where inspectors could not gain access to investigate reported problems, including recent ventilation, electrical, and heating/hot water complaints.