149-30 88th Street, Queens, NY 11414

The 150-unit, 6-story building at 149-30 88th Street in Howard Beach, owned by Carla Pranzo, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past two years. Most concerning are the recent problems with unsanitary conditions, including a mold violation in January 2025, and multiple heat/hot water outages affecting the entire building, notably in January and May 2025. The building has also faced recurring water damage issues, with multiple complaints and violations regarding leaks and damp spots, particularly in apartments 4L and 6N.

Additional maintenance concerns include problems with ceiling plaster in January 2025, and multiple violations related to door functionality in apartment 1E. The building's infrastructure has been a focus of attention, with multiple boiler-related complaints in late 2024-2025, though inspections typically found no violations at the time. Environmental Control Board violations were recorded in 2024 regarding boiler operations, with some penalties imposed.

The building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbugs, with no reported infestations in the last several years, and passed recent rodent inspections in 2024. Multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations remain open as of the latest inspections, particularly regarding water leakage and plaster damage in unit 6N, and issues with self-closing doors in unit 1E. The property has demonstrated some responsiveness to tenant complaints, as evidenced by multiple HPD inspections and attempts to address reported issues, though not all complaints were accessible for inspection or resolved within the typical timelines.