139-21 86th Avenue, Queens, NY 11435

The 61-unit, 6-story residential building at 139-21 86th Avenue in Briarwood was constructed in 1959 and is currently owned by Neil Israel. The building has experienced several significant events in recent years, most notably a series of housing maintenance code violations identified in June 2023 related to building security and safety.

These violations included the presence of unauthorized locks and devices preventing self-closing doors at various building entrance points, including the basement entrance and laundry room. While these violations were officially certified as corrected by July 2023, an additional violation regarding the posting of heating system access information remained open as of August 2023. The building's elevator system has also been a point of concern, with a 2021 inspection resulting in an Environmental Control Board violation due to safety issues, including an oil leak and malfunctioning emergency equipment, for which a $1,250 penalty was imposed.

The property has maintained a clean record regarding pest control in recent years, with no reported bedbug infestations for the past five reporting periods from 2019 through 2024, with the exception of one instance in 2018-2019 that was successfully resolved. A 311 service request regarding a refrigerator issue was filed in March 2023, though this complaint was closed without any violations being issued following a Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspection. While the building has experienced various maintenance and safety issues, the management has generally addressed violations once identified, as evidenced by the closure of multiple violations through official certification processes.