116-45 Farmers Boulevard, Queens, NY 11412

The three-story residential building at 116-45 Farmers Boulevard in St. Albans, owned by Solomon Landau and constructed in 2005, has experienced persistent maintenance issues, particularly in the past two years. Most notably, there have been recurring problems with heat and hot water throughout the building, with violations issued in November 2023 and ongoing concerns as recently as December 2024. Multiple pest control interventions have been required, with three 311 complaints regarding unsanitary conditions related to pests between 2023 and 2024, though inspections typically found no violations.

The building's infrastructure has faced various challenges, including issues with heating systems (boilers), plumbing, and electrical systems. A significant cluster of violations was recorded in November 2023, including problems with broken window guards, heated water temperature exceeding 130 degrees in Apartment 3, and heating system deficiencies. The boiler system has been a particular focus of attention, with multiple Environmental Control Board violations issued between 2022 and 2024 regarding defective equipment and installation issues, including non-functioning heating systems affecting multiple apartments. Recent maintenance history shows ongoing concerns with building systems and conditions.

In 2024, there were documented stress cracks at the front entry and in common areas, and the building has required multiple bedbug eradication efforts, though all units have been reported as eradicated in the latest report (December 2024). Despite these challenges, the building has demonstrated compliance with rodent control requirements, passing inspections in 2018 and 2021. The property has undergone regular bedbug reporting since 2020, consistently demonstrating effective eradication procedures with no re-infestations, though there was one instance of unit infestation noted in 2024. While many violations have been resolved through inspections and corrections, several remain open or were recently issued, indicating ongoing maintenance concerns. The building's management has been responsive to complaints, with most being promptly investigated, though some issues required multiple reports before resolution.