145-02 Lakewood Avenue, Queens, NY 11435

145-02 Lakewood Avenue is a 2-story, 5-unit residential building in Jamaica, Queens, constructed in 1930 and currently owned by Florice Largie. The property has experienced several concerning maintenance issues in recent years, with the most significant being recurring problems with indoor air quality in December 2023, where chemical vapors/gases/odors were reported and required multiple investigations by the Department of Health.

Between November 2023 and August 2025, there were multiple heat and hot water complaints involving both individual apartments and the entire building, suggesting ongoing issues with the building's heating systems. The property has a notable history of electrical system problems, particularly in July-August 2023, with multiple complaints about defective/exposed wiring, though inspections were often hampered by inability to gain access.

The building has also faced various maintenance challenges documented through Housing Maintenance Code violations and Department of Buildings complaints, including open violations related to bedbug reporting requirements (as of April 2024) and historical issues with maintaining proper fire safety measures, such as broken fire-retardant plaster in public hall areas (2021). Previous inspections in 2021 revealed multiple regulatory compliance issues, including problems with posting required safety information for tenants. The building's recent history shows a pattern of maintenance challenges, particularly regarding heating systems, electrical infrastructure, and air quality, with many complaints requiring multiple follow-up inspections to resolve.