131-47 Kew Gardens Road, Queens, NY 11418

The three-story, three-unit building at 131-47 Kew Gardens Road in Richmond Hill, owned by Jessica Chen and constructed in 1920, has experienced several maintenance challenges in recent months. Between November and December 2024, multiple complaints were filed regarding various issues, including heat and hot water problems, ceiling and wall paint/plaster concerns, mold, and pest infestations. In particular, there were three separate reports of heat/hot water issues during this period, though HPD was unable to gain access to conduct inspections in some cases.

A cluster of emergency housing maintenance code complaints was received in December 2024, including issues with plumbing (basins/sinks), electrical systems (no lighting), and window components (frames and panes). While the building has maintained a bedbug-free status over recent reporting periods from 2022-2025, with zero reported infestations, eradications, or re-infestations, it should be noted that annual bedbug report filings have been documented between 2021-2024, suggesting compliance with reporting requirements despite the absence of infestations. The building's most recent serious issues appear to stem from late 2024, with eight housing maintenance code complaints filed between December 5-16, 2024, covering a range of problems such as mold, paint/plaster damage, plumbing issues, electrical outages, and window problems.

All these complaints were subsequently closed, though the effectiveness of the resolutions is not detailed in the records. Prior to the December 2024 cluster of complaints, the building had maintained a period of stable bedbug reporting from 2020-2022, with all annual reports indicating zero infestations. The persistence of multiple maintenance issues and the frequency of recent complaints, particularly regarding basic services like heat and water, suggest ongoing challenges with building maintenance and systems functionality, though the absence of official violations being issued during HPD inspections is noteworthy.