195-06 Woodhull Avenue, Queens, NY 11423

The 6-story, 53-unit residential building at 195-06 Woodhull Avenue in Hollis, built in 1930 and currently owned by Kevin Cullen, has experienced recurring issues with heating and hot water systems over the past several years. From late 2020 through early 2024, there have been multiple emergency complaints regarding heat and hot water disruptions, with multiple incidents reported as affecting either individual apartments or the entire building. Inspection records show that while HPD often found that heat and hot water had been restored by the time of their response, there were also instances where they were unable to gain access to conduct full inspections. The building has also faced various safety and maintenance issues, particularly during 2023, including violations related to smoke and carbon monoxide detector compliance, mold presence, and failure to file annual bedbug reports.

The 6th floor apartment (6F) was cited in early 2023 for multiple violations including defective smoke detector and missing carbon monoxide detector, as well as a mold condition at a specific location. The building has a documented history of bedbug infestations, with the most recent reports from 2023-2024 showing no current infestations, though previous years (2019-2021) had multiple instances of infestation followed by successful eradications. The building's heating system has required multiple repairs and inspections over the years, with varying degrees of access and resolution. Most recently, in early 2024, there was another heat/hot water complaint investigated as an emergency.

The property has complied with basic maintenance requirements in recent years, including submitting bedbug reports showing no current infestations, though there was a period from 2019-2021 with multiple infestations requiring attention. The building has had various Department of Buildings violations over the years, including a 2021 violation regarding the display of energy efficiency scores, which was dismissed. While there have been ongoing heating system issues, the property has generally responded to complaints and made repairs as required, though with some recurring problems. The building's maintenance history shows a mixture of compliance and periodic issues requiring attention, typical for a 90+ year old structure.