103-35 120th Street, Queens, NY 11419

The 6-story, 59-unit building at 103-35 120th Street in Richmond Hill, owned by Leah Berkovits, has experienced persistent heating system challenges throughout 2025, with over eight documented complaints regarding heat and hot water issues affecting the entire building between January and March 2025. While some of these incidents were resolved quickly, with HPD confirming restoration of services, others resulted in thorough inspections that found no violations of housing laws. The building has also faced recurring pest management challenges, with multiple bedbug infestations reported between 2019 and 2024, including one documented case in late 2024.

A December 2024 inspection revealed issues in Apartment F3, including cockroach infestation, missing smoke detectors, and several door-related violations, while Apartment C7 had rodent issues reported in November 2024. The building's maintenance record shows some regulatory compliance issues, including missed inspections and reporting requirements for external low-pressure systems in 2022 and 2021, though these violations were later dismissed. Previous concerns about the building's elevator service in 2018 and 2020 were also investigated but found to warrant no violations.

Between 2019-2021, there were multiple incidents of building-wide pest infestations, with the most recent bedbug report from December 2024 indicating one unit had been infested and subsequently treated. Recent rodent inspections in late 2023 resulted in failures for "Other Reasons," suggesting potential ongoing pest management challenges. The building's history also includes environmental compliance violations from 2018 regarding construction work without permits, though this matter was resolved with a penalty of $625. While many of the building's historical violations and complaints have been addressed, the frequency and pattern of heating system issues in early 2025, along with recurring pest management challenges, remain notable concerns for the property.