87-40 Francis Lewis Blvd, Queens, NY 11427

The 87-40 Francis Lewis Blvd building, a 6-story, 200-unit Class A apartment building constructed in 1953, has experienced recurring heating and hot water issues over the past two years, with seven reported incidents of inadequate heat/hot water between October 2022 and June 2024, affecting either individual apartments or the entire building. Most recently, in June 2024, HPD responded to a heat/hot water complaint which was reported as resolved by tenants.

The building has also shown some infrastructure concerns, with two open violations from February 2022 regarding water leaks and mold in Apartment B26, specifically concerning repairs needed for the bathroom ceiling. Additional maintenance issues were documented in 2019, including problems with plaster surfaces, paint conditions, and mold in the same unit, though these earlier violations were eventually resolved. Recent inspections and complaints from late 2024 indicate ongoing elevator system concerns, with multiple complaints about elevator service and illegal conversion issues logged between September and December 2024, though some were marked as Inspector Unable to Gain Access.

The building's exterior facade was cited in 2019 for maintenance issues including cracked and spalled masonry, resulting in a $1,250 penalty. While the building has had documented bedbug activity in the past (notably in 2020-2021 with two infested units), recent filings from 2022-2025 show no current infestations, suggesting successful eradication efforts. The property management has maintained compliance with various safety posting requirements since 2019, including notices for smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector requirements, though there was a temporary violation noted regarding the Housing Information Guide posting in 2019.