35-15 102nd Street, Queens, NY 11368

The 20-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement at 35-15 102nd Street in Jackson Heights, owned by John Ilibassi, has experienced several significant events impacting resident experience and safety in recent years. Most notably, in 2024, three tenant safety inspections were conducted between August and September, resulting in the issuance of two Environmental Control Board violations for unauthorized construction work: one involving electrical work in Unit 20 and another related to work performed by Wing Tai Construction Inc., which resulted in penalties of $800 and $2,500 respectively.

Additionally, there has been a concerning pattern of pest-related issues, with one unit experiencing bedbug infestations in 2024 (with re-infestation noted), though prior years between 2018-2023 showed no reported infestations. The building also has a history of rodent-related compliance failures in 2016-2017. The property has undergone several inspection-related activities in recent years, including multiple complaints about cooking gas issues in September 2020, though these were ultimately closed without violations being issued.

Recent tenant safety inspections in 2024 revealed temporary stop-work orders that were subsequently rescinded. An active construction permit was issued in July 2018 for unspecified work. While there have been some maintenance and safety concerns, including past rodent inspections and various complaints, the building has generally complied with inspection requirements, with the most recent tenant safety inspections in 2024 showing compliance was achieved, though not without some violations requiring resolution.