35-37 97th Street, Queens, NY 11368

The 16-unit, 4-story residential building at 35-37 97th Street in Jackson Heights, built in 1928, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, particularly regarding heating and hot water systems. In March 2020, there were two emergency complaints - one about heat/hot water affecting the entire building and another regarding cooking gas - though both incidents were resolved without violations being issued.

A pattern of heating system problems is evident in three separate complaints between 2018 and 2020, suggesting recurring issues with the building's infrastructure. Two notable open violations from 2018 remain on record, requiring the building to post proper notices in English and Spanish about housing information and gas leak procedures in the first-story public hall, though these were certified as corrected in 2022. Historical violations from 2012 involved maintenance issues in Apartment 2A, including problems with paint and plastered surfaces, while a 2003 violation concerned yard maintenance.

On a positive note, the building has maintained an excellent record with regard to pest control, with official reports showing zero instances of bedbug infestation in the past seven years (2019-2025), and no reports of any other pest issues. The most recent rodent inspection from April 2016 showed the building passed inspection. The property owner, Tom Sideris, has shown compliance with various housing maintenance requirements, though the heating system reliability remains a notable concern based on the frequency of related complaints.