35-42 98th Street, Queens, NY 11368

The 4-unit, 4-story building at 35-42 98th Street in Jackson Heights, owned by Guohua Lin and constructed in 2009, has experienced persistent maintenance issues throughout its history, with particularly notable concerns in recent years. Most recently, in September 2023, multiple complaints were filed regarding various issues including pest infestations, appliance problems (electric range and refrigerator), cooking gas issues, and ceiling paint/plaster concerns, though inspectors were unable to gain access to these units for verification.

The building has also faced recurring rodent problems, with confirmed rat activity observed during inspections in August and October 2023, following previous sightings in July 2023 and February 2020. Earlier violations from 2020 included both pest infestations (roaches and mice) in a 4th-floor apartment and plumbing issues with a toilet. The building has undergone several inspections and filings regarding bedbug activity between 2021 and 2024, though all reports indicate zero infested dwelling units during these periods.

While the property was originally cited for failing to file annual bedbug reports in 2020 and 2021, these violations appear to have been resolved. Additional historical complaints include a heat/hot water issue in February 2020, which was reportedly resolved during inspection. The recent inspection results indicate ongoing challenges with rodent control, as demonstrated by multiple complaints and follow-up inspections by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene throughout 2023.