146-26 228th Street, Queens, NY 11413

The two-family house at 146-26 228th Street in Springfield Gardens, built in 1955 and currently owned by Lorna Mcdonald, has experienced persistent maintenance issues over the past several years, with particularly notable problems in heating, plumbing, and pest control. Most recently, in late 2023, there were two emergency heat/hot water complaints within a month (October-November 2023), and several plumbing issues including problems with bathtubs/showers and sinks. The building has a documented history of inadequate heat and hot water systems, with multiple complaints between 2021 and 2023, including violations issued in January 2022 for insufficient heat in Apartment 1 and a currently open violation for inadequate heat in Apartment 2.

Both apartments have also experienced pest infestations, with documented problems of mice and roaches in 2021-2022. The property has faced various maintenance challenges beyond heating issues, including multiple plumbing problems between 2021-2023 affecting water supply, sinks, and showers. Additional concerns have been raised regarding building safety, including a violation for a missing carbon monoxide detector in Apartment 1 (January 2022).

The building's maintenance history indicates difficulty in accessing units for inspections, as evidenced by multiple HPD reports between 2022-2023, where inspectors were unable to gain access to verify reported issues. More recent complaints from August 2023 noted issues with wall paint/plaster, an electric/gas range appliance, and garbage/recycling storage, though these were classified as non-emergency. The property has multiple open Housing Maintenance Code violations as of the latest data, particularly affecting both units and spanning various categories including heat, pests, and general maintenance.