83-15 Lefferts Boulevard, Queens, NY 11415

83-15 Lefferts Boulevard is a 6-story, 90-unit residential building constructed in 1937 and currently owned by Avi Schron. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues over the past two years, with multiple emergency complaints filed in 2023-2025, though many inspections resulted in inspectors being unable to gain access to confirm the conditions. More recently, a construction lead dust complaint was filed in May 2025 that remains in progress.

The building has undergone facade work, which led to several 2024 violations related to construction safety, including issues with suspended scaffolding and safety certifications, resulting in significant penalties totaling $11,000, though some violations were later resolved. Inspector visits have generally found no violations warranting enforcement action, though there were notable infractions in 2024 concerning building access and security features, such as a problematic hopper door self-closing mechanism and an illegal double-cylinder lock on the entrance door. The building has maintained a clean record regarding pest control, with no reported bedbug infestations in the past seven years of required filings.

Several maintenance issues have been documented over the years, including problems with fire escape access due to air conditioner placement (2019-2022), defective building features like broken marble treads (2022), and various plumbing and heating system concerns. The property has consistently complied with bedbug reporting requirements, showing zero infestation cases in recent years. While there have been periodic maintenance and safety concerns at the building, the regular inspections and reporting requirements appear to be generally met, with most violations being addressed promptly, though some significant construction safety issues emerged during recent facade work that resulted in active penalties.