140-55 Burden Crescent, Queens, NY 11435
The 67-unit, 6-story residential building at 140-55 Burden Crescent in Briarwood, owned by Marc Altschul and constructed in 1953, has experienced ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly regarding heating systems and water damage. Since late 2024 and into 2025, there have been multiple reports of heat and hot water issues, with the most recent being a mold complaint in March 2025 that resulted in HPD violations.
Between November 2024 and March 2025 alone, there were at least eight complaints regarding heating issues, with violations issued and varying degrees of successful resolution reported. The building currently has open violations related to water damage, ceiling and wall conditions, and various code compliance matters, including four open violations from December 2024 concerning the 6th-floor bulkhead area. Recent months have shown persistent issues with the elevator system, as evidenced by three separate complaints from 2023-2024 about elevator service, though inspections found no violations at the time.
The property has been under scrutiny for facade maintenance, with active ECB violations regarding building maintenance standards and water damage observed in July 2024. Notably, there have been no reported bedbug infestations in recent years, with the most recent reports (2024-2025) showing zero infested or re-infested units. The building has a somewhat concerning pattern of heating system problems throughout the winter months, requiring multiple HPD interventions and resulting in various violations, suggesting ongoing maintenance challenges that may affect resident comfort and building systems.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 67 |
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Year built | 1953 |
Total area | 63360 sq ft |
Floors | 6 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | HEREAFTER ERECTED CLASS A |

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