33-44 104th Street, Queens, NY 11368

The 4-story, 9-unit tenement building at 33-44 104th Street in Jackson Heights, owned by Joseph Abela, has experienced several significant maintenance issues since 2021. During late 2021, the building faced multiple housing maintenance problems, including heating and hot water issues (November), water leaks (October and December), and unsanitary conditions such as mold and pest infestations (August). Multiple complaints resulted in violations related to plumbing issues in the bathroom (bathtubs/showers and sinks) and sanitary concerns.

Notably, in December 2021, violations were issued for mold conditions and leaky faucets in the basement apartment. The building underwent inspections revealing structural concerns, including a complaint about building stability and vibrations in August 2021, with violations documented for horizontal cracks and sloping floors in the basement. The Department of Buildings issued several ECB violations in 2021-2022, including failures to maintain proper building conditions, with penalties totaling $2,813 (though these were resolved with no balance due).

Recent violations in 2024 related to bedbug reporting compliance were also documented, though the building's bedbug reports from 2021 through 2024 show no infested units or additional treatment requirements. As of the latest inspection dates, most violations have been closed, including specific issues from the basement apartment regarding mold and plumbing problems, which were certified as corrected by February 2022. The building's maintenance record shows consistent efforts to address violations, with annual bedbug reporting requirements being the only recurring compliance issue since 2022.