83-35 Lefferts Boulevard, Queens, NY 11415

83-35 Lefferts Boulevard, a 16-unit, 3-story building constructed in 1975 and currently owned by Gandolfo Difiore, has experienced recurring heating and hot water issues over the past three years, with multiple emergency complaints filed in 2023 and 2022. These building-wide heating system failures were documented and investigated by HPD, with some complaints noting that services had been restored by the time of inspection. The building has also faced several maintenance challenges, including a mouse infestation in 2D (August 2023), window guard and self-closing door issues in 2B and 2D (August 2023), and a water leak in 4B's bathroom (August 2022).

Recent inspections have revealed more serious concerns, particularly regarding fire safety, with an active violation issued in November 2023 for the complete removal of fire-stopping from the cellar ceiling, though this was not present during the September 2023 inspection. The property has active violations for failure to complete external low-pressure system inspections in 2022 and 2023. Historical records show a pattern of heating system issues, with 19 heat/hot water-related complaints between July 2022 and November 2023.

The building's management has addressed several maintenance issues, including repairing broken plaster surfaces and addressing various apartment-specific concerns. Importantly, there have been no reported bedbug infestations in the past five years (2019-2024), and the building's average unit count (16) aligns with its reported occupancy. While some violations have been resolved, including a mouse infestation in 2D (August 2023) and various hardware repairs, others remain active, particularly those related to fire safety and inspection compliance.