186-39 140th Avenue, Queens, NY 11413

The three-unit, two-story building at 186-39 140th Avenue in Springfield Gardens, owned by Lele Zhang and constructed in 1960, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over its history, most notably during a concentrated period in 2018. Between August and November 2018, multiple emergencies were reported and subsequently investigated by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), including violations related to heat and hot water in the entire building and specifically in Apartment 2, as well as cooking gas supply problems.

During this period, several complaints could not be properly inspected due to lack of access, including issues with flooring/stairs, water leaks, and heat/hot water problems. The building was found to have open Class C violations regarding hot water supply in Apartment 2, while a Class B violation regarding gas supply to the kitchen range was also recorded.

More recent concerns include a sewage leak investigation by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene in April 2024, though no violations were issued. Earlier, in 2019, there was a standing water issue noted, and the building's history includes one other sewer-related service request from 2017. The building's documented service history suggests recurring issues with essential services such as heat, hot water, and gas supply, particularly during 2018, while more recent complaints appear to be less frequent and less severe, though there was a notable sewage issue in 2024.