116-26 169th Street, Queens, NY 11434

The property at 116-26 169th Street is a two-story, 24-unit garden/maisonette building constructed in 1951, currently owned by John Cirella. The building has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water systems, with four documented complaints in 2025, 2023, and multiple instances in late 2021, with varying resolution outcomes including both successful corrections and cases where HPD was unable to gain access for inspection. Significant maintenance concerns emerged in late 2022, including plumbing violations related to water supply, and an open Class B violation regarding broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in the public hall stairs.

The building has faced various habitability challenges, particularly affecting Apartment B on the 2nd story, where issues such as mold (2021), water leaks (2021), and vermin infestation (2021-2022) were documented, though many of these violations have since been closed. Recent records show the building filing regular bedbug reports between 2019 and 2024, with zero reported infestations during these periods, suggesting effective pest management practices. In 2023-2025, a separate bee/wasp infestation complaint was filed and remains in progress as of October 2023.

The property's maintenance history reveals a pattern of addressing but frequently recurring issues, particularly with hot water systems, with the most recent heat/hot water complaint being filed in April 2025. Two Class B violations related to water supply and hot water temperatures were documented in December 2022, highlighting ongoing plumbing system challenges. While many past violations have been resolved, including mold and pest issues, the building continues to experience periodic maintenance challenges that affect resident comfort and safety.