97-10 Northern Boulevard, Queens, NY 11368

This three-story, four-unit residential building at 97-10 Northern Boulevard in Jackson Heights, owned by Jeremiah Robinson, has a complex history since its construction in 1950. The property experienced a fire incident in March 2020 that resulted in substantial damage, including an open roof at the rear, collapsed ceilings, water damage on multiple floors, and missing windows, which led to immediate violations requiring repairs and permit filings. More recently, in April 2024, there was a rodent sighting complaint that resulted in a failed inspection due to access issues.

The building has ongoing active violations related to external low-pressure inspections for the years 2018-2023, and three active ECB violations from 2021-2023 totaling $62,500 in penalties, primarily for failure to comply with previous work permit requirements and correction orders. The property's maintenance history shows recurring issues with basic services; in late 2018, there was a heat and hot water outage affecting the entire building, though this was reportedly resolved promptly. In 2020, there were multiple complaints regarding building shaking and structural stability concerns, which resulted in a full vacate order.

Most concerning is the current status of the building's systems and compliance, with multiple active violations related to fire safety and pressure systems, as well as a recent rodent issue. The Department of Buildings has noted missing windows at the front and rear of the building following the 2020 fire, and work permits related to the repairs were reportedly filed in September 2021. The property has a documented pattern of delayed compliance with inspection requirements, as evidenced by the multiple active violations for missing inspections spanning several years.