109-18 Lefferts Boulevard, Queens, NY 11420

The 24-unit, 4-story building at 109-18 Lefferts Boulevard in Richmond Hill, owned by Faiz Ahmed, has experienced recurring heating and hot water system issues throughout 2025, with multiple emergency complaints filed between January and May of that year. While most of these complaints were subsequently closed with confirmations of restored services, the frequency suggests ongoing maintenance challenges with the building's core systems.

The property currently has several open violations from a September 2024 inspection of Apartment C6, including problems with water leakage, defective smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and non-compliant fire egress features. The building has also faced administrative violations for failure to file required inspections, as evidenced by three active violations related to external low pressure inspections and boiler requirements since 2019. Prior to 2025, the building underwent an extensive bedbug eradication process in 2021-2022, with a complete infestation and successful eradication of all 24 units noted in the 2022 report, though subsequent reports show no further occurrences.

The building's compliance history shows some challenges with access for inspections, as seen in several closed complaints where inspectors were unable to gain entry, particularly regarding plumbing work and illegal conversions. Recent rodent inspections in June 2025 passed, marking an improvement from previous years. The property, constructed in 1927, has been operating under New York City's "New Law Tenement" classification, indicating it is subject to specific regulatory requirements regarding maintenance and tenant protections.