88-19 133rd Avenue, Queens, NY 11417

The 6-unit, 2-story residential building at 88-19 133rd Avenue in Ozone Park, owned by Lawrence Bernstein, has experienced recurring heating and hot water system issues over the past several years. The most recent incident occurred in November 2023, affecting the entire building, with similar complaints documented in 2020 (multiple instances) and 2021 (multiple instances). Between 2019 and 2020, the building faced three separate periods of heat and hot water outages, with some HPD inspectors unable to gain access to units for verification.

A plumbing issue involving a basin/sink was reported and investigated in October 2019. More recently, there are pending concerns regarding low-pressure inspection compliance, with active violations filed in April and June 2023 relating to failure to file annual external low-pressure inspections for 2021 and 2022. On a positive note, the building has maintained a consistent record of zero bedbug infestations, as evidenced by annual reporting from 2019 through 2025, with reports consistently showing no infested or eradicated units.

The most recent bedbug report, filed in June 2025, continues this trend of clean inspection results. Additionally, a rodent inspection conducted in November 2018 passed without issue, indicating that pest control measures have been effective. While the heating system problems represent the most significant ongoing maintenance challenge, the building's overall record shows no other major recurring issues, with all historical complaints being addressed and closed by the appropriate authorities.