156-04 79th Street, Queens, NY 11414

The 2-family house at 156-04 79th Street in Howard Beach, built in 1979 and containing 46 units, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over the past few years, with particular attention needed to heating and electrical systems. Most recently, in May 2025, there is an ongoing issue with bees/wasps that is currently in progress with the Department of Health. Between 2024 and 2025, residents faced challenges with an electric range appliance (closed April 2025), power outages (closed November 2024), and smoking in smoke-free areas (closed 2024).

Earlier incidents reveal a pattern of heating and hot water problems, with multiple complaints in 2019 and 2023 about inadequate heat/hot water affecting the entire building, some of which were resolved during HPD inspections. The building has also had various other maintenance issues including window frame problems (2019), and multiple instances of heating system failures, with the most recent documented heat/hot water complaint occurring in July 2023. The building's maintenance history shows some positive compliance with rodent control, having passed inspections in 2017, 2012, and 2011, though multiple housing code violations have been documented over time.

In late 2019, several emergency complaints were filed regarding unsanitary conditions including mold, ventilation system issues, and window frame concerns, all of which were subsequently closed. While some complaints have been resolved through inspections and repairs, there is a notable history of inaccessible inspections and recurring heat-related issues that suggest ongoing infrastructure challenges. The electrical system has shown particular vulnerability, with multiple incidents of power outages and lighting issues reported between 2018 and 2024, including an immediate emergency power outage complaint in October 2024.