86-50 Francis Lewis Blvd, Queens, NY 11427

The 288-unit, 3-story residential building at 86-50 Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens Village, owned by Margaret Brunn and constructed in 1952, has experienced several notable maintenance issues in recent months. Most significantly, between April and June 2025, there were multiple complaints and violations related to building systems and resident comfort, including issues with the bell/buzzer/intercom systems, plumbing (bathtub/shower), heat/hot water systems, and pest infestations. Specifically, four separate complaints regarding unsanitary conditions and pests were filed in May 2025, along with violations for plumbing issues and problems with the building's communication systems.

The building also has some concerning safety compliance history, including three separate violations in December 2024 for apartment 1C regarding missing safety devices (smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector) and an illegal locking mechanism on the entrance door. Historical data from December 2024 indicates several infrastructure issues, including violations for a broken glass pane at a public hall door, a defective window frame on the second story, and a bulkhead door with defective hinges on the third story. The building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations over the past two years, with only two infested units reported in the 2023-2024 filing period, which were successfully eradicated. The property has passed rodent inspections in 2016 and 2020, and while there was an Environmental Control Board violation issued in December 2022 regarding boiler room maintenance, this was resolved with no penalties.

As of June 2023, there remains an active Department of Buildings violation related to the failure to file the 2020 external low-pressure inspection report. The current maintenance patterns suggest ongoing challenges with building systems and resident comfort, particularly in areas of communication, plumbing, and pest control, though some recent complaints have been closed with violations issued that require correction. While the building has historically maintained some basic safety standards (with recent violations being promptly addressed), there are multiple outstanding violations as of December 2024 that indicate ongoing maintenance issues requiring attention. The most recent building inspection records from 2025 show a mix of resolved and ongoing maintenance concerns, particularly in relation to building systems and resident amenities.