89-01 133rd Avenue, Queens, NY 11417

The six-unit, two-story building at 89-01 133rd Avenue in Ozone Park, owned by Lawrence Bernstein and constructed in 1977, has experienced recurring heating system issues in recent months, with four heat/hot water-related complaints recorded between March and April 2025. While inspections were conducted in response to these complaints, the observed conditions did not constitute violations of HPD housing laws.

The building has a history of heat-related problems, with similar issues noted in December 2020 when tenants reported restoration of service during HPD's response. Other notable incidents include two door/window-related complaints in September 2022, one of which resulted in violations requiring proper repair of a broken mortise lock at the building entrance. The building is currently showing one active violation from June 2023 regarding failure to file the 2021 external low-pressure inspection, and an open violation from October 2022 concerning an emergency door repair issue.

Previous inspections and violations from December 2020 addressed safety requirements, including carbon monoxide detector, smoke detector, and building registration notice postings, though these were subsequently certified as corrected. Importantly, the building has maintained an excellent record regarding bedbug infestations, with all annual reports from 2019 through 2025 showing zero reported cases or eradications. While there have been multiple heat-related complaints in 2025, the recent bedbug reports and historical data suggest generally good maintenance practices when issues are reported, with most violations being addressed and closed in a timely manner.