33-44 98th Street, Queens, NY 11368

33-44 98th Street is a 3-story, 4-unit residential building in Jackson Heights, owned by Rodney Thompson and constructed in 1931. The property has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over the past few years, with the most significant cluster of problems occurring from late 2021 through 2022, including multiple heat and hot water outages, water leaks, and various paint/plaster deficiencies.

Notably, there has been one open violation since February 2022 regarding broken or defective plaster surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the south wall and ceiling in the 1st room from the east located at apartment 3RDFL, along with a flooring violation in the same unit. The most concerning recent developments occurred in late 2023, when multiple emergency complaints were filed regarding safety concerns, including issues with fire escapes, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and an unsanitary condition involving mold.

These complaints, along with others relating to doors/windows and plumbing, were closed between February 2024 and March 2024. The building also has an active Environmental Control Board violation from February 2022 concerning construction debris obstructing exit passageways on the 2nd floor, with a penalty imposed of $1,250. While the building's bedbug reporting for the period of November 2022 to October 2023 shows no infestations, the property has experienced consistent maintenance challenges, particularly related to heat/hot water systems and various structural issues, as evidenced by multiple 311 service requests and housing maintenance code complaints over recent years.