14-30 Gateway Boulevard, Queens, NY 11691

14-30 Gateway Boulevard is a 4-story, 59-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1931 and currently owned by Matthew Finkle. The building has experienced recurring plumbing issues, particularly with bathtubs/showers, as evidenced by multiple complaints throughout 2024-2025. There have also been several water-related problems, including heavy flow leaks and slow leaks, affecting resident comfort and potentially indicating infrastructure concerns.

More recent complaints in 2025 include issues with mold, which was previously reported in October 2024, though HPD determined that observed conditions did not violate housing laws. The building has a documented history of maintenance challenges, with various violations and complaints filed between 2020 and 2025. Notable issues include elevator service concerns, though inspections from 2020 to 2024 found no violations.

Four separate housing violations were issued in 2023 related to external low-pressure inspection filings, though these were ultimately dismissed in 2024. The building has experienced periodic bedbug infestations, with the most recent reports (2022-2023) showing infestations in 8 units, though all were reportedly eradicated. Safety-related violations have been addressed, including repairs to self-closing doors, window guards, and fire escape access, with most violations being closed promptly upon correction. The property has also faced challenges with various building systems, as evidenced by multiple 311 service requests and housing maintenance code complaints over the past two years.