134-29 218th Street, Queens, NY 11413

134-29 218th Street is a 20-unit, 2-story residential building located in Laurelton, Queens, owned by Hashem Is Great LLC and constructed in 1928. The property has experienced persistent water-related issues, with multiple complaints regarding "heavy flow" water leaks filed between October 2023 and April 2024, including emergency responses from HPD in March and April 2024. The building also faced heating and hot water problems in January 2023, though tenants reported restoration of services.

Compliance issues were identified during a recent inspection on April 10, 2024, resulting in several open violations, including failure to properly post required safety notices (for carbon monoxide detection, smoke detectors, and gas leak procedures) and maintain proper entrance notifications. Specifically, there is a Class C violation regarding defective or missing self-closing doors at the entrance to Apartment B9, and previously issued violations from October 2023 remain open concerning defective smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in the same apartment. Historical data shows the building has maintained a relatively pest-free environment, with no reported bedbug infestations in the past three filing periods (2021-2024).

Rodent inspections between 2010 and 2017 indicate previous challenges with pest control, with multiple failures to comply with regulations in 2010 and 2013, though a passing inspection was recorded in 2017. Additional issues have included unsanitary conditions related to mold in January 2022, though HPD was unable to gain access for inspection. While many of the recent water-related complaints have been investigated without resulting violations, the frequency and nature of these issues suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. The building's age and the pattern of complaints indicate potential underlying infrastructure concerns that may affect resident comfort and safety.