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Heating problem fixed at NYCHA housing complex in Queens

Heat restored to NYCHA tenants in Astoria Houses
Heat restored to NYCHA tenants in Astoria Houses 00:24

NEW YORK -- There's an update on a NYCHA nightmare for tenants who say they had been living without heat for nearly a year.

After CBS2's story aired Wednesday night, we're told the heat is back on.

READ MORE: Some NYCHA tenants in Queens say they haven't had heat for almost 1 year

It's a relief on a cold night for tenants at the Astoria Houses in Queens.

NYCHA says crews Thursday fixed a valve that was blocking the heat in several units.

CBS2 spoke with a tenant who confirmed the repairs.

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