113-18 Atlantic Avenue, Queens, NY 11419

The three-story, five-unit residential building at 113-18 Atlantic Avenue in Richmond Hill, owned by Juana Vargas, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over recent years, most notably during 2018-2020. The building has a documented history of recurring heat and hot water problems, with multiple complaints from late 2018 through 2020, including both building-wide and apartment-specific issues.

The winter of 2019 was particularly challenging, with multiple complaints indicating unsanitary conditions, including several pest-related issues (specifically mentioning pests in multiple reports), plumbing problems including sink issues, and at least one water leak incident involving heavy flow. During this period, several violations were issued, with a specific focus on Apartment 3A, which had multiple open violations as of 2019 related to pest infestations (mice and roaches), kitchen cabinet security, and missing safety devices (smoke and carbon monoxide detectors). More recent inspections have shown some improvement in reporting compliance, with the building's bedbug reporting requirements being met through 2024, showing no current infestations.

However, there remains an active Department of Buildings violation from 2022 regarding unpermitted work related to a rear garage structure and curb cut, though this does not appear to directly impact residential conditions. The building has maintained its Class A status since conversion, indicating it is currently operating as a legal multiple dwelling. The most recent building-wide inspections have not resulted in significant new violations, though the property has had multiple requests for repairs and maintenance issues over the past seven years, suggesting ongoing attention to building systems may be needed.