35-36 99th Street, Queens, NY 11368

The 4-story, 7-unit residential building at 35-36 99th Street in Jackson Heights, owned by Jie Hu and constructed in 2004, has experienced several notable maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most concerning, the building has an open violation from February 2024 regarding defective plastered surfaces and painting issues in the foyer of apartment 4R, along with violations from January 2024 involving water leaks affecting both the ceiling and walls of the first-story public hall, and various other maintenance issues including problems with fire retardant material, lighting, and door mechanisms throughout the building.

Of particular note, there have been recurring heating and hot water issues, with service requests logged in August 2023 and January 2025, though these were reportedly resolved following HPD inspections. The property has also faced challenges with water supply systems, as evidenced by multiple plumbing-related complaints in 2023 and 2025. A significant cluster of complaints was recorded in August 2023, including issues with carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, electrical lighting, and unsanitary conditions related to pests.

The building's rodent control efforts have been ongoing, with multiple bait applications documented between October 2023 and March 2025, though inspections in late 2024 and early 2025 indicated rat activity. The property has maintained a bedbug-free status since 2022, with no reported infestations in recent annual filings. An illegal conversion complaint was filed in August 2023, though inspectors were unable to gain access during their visits in November 2023.