36-16 109th Street, Queens, NY 11368

The 3-unit, 3-story residential building at 36-16 109th Street in Jackson Heights, owned by Cecilia Lin and constructed in 1991, has experienced several significant maintenance and compliance issues over recent years. Most notably, in early 2023, the building faced rodent problems, with multiple inspections from January to May documenting rat activity and the application of bait. The building underwent a Health Department investigation for rodent issues in January 2023, which resulted in identified violations requiring follow-up inspections.

From March to June 2023, the property received multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations related to security and safety, including the illegal installation of a hasp lock at the third-story bulkhead door, blockage of the bulkhead door with garbage, and improper locking devices at both the front entrance and lot line gate. These violations were eventually certified as corrected between June and July 2023. The building's maintenance history shows a consistent pattern of regulatory compliance issues, including three consecutive years (2021-2023) of violations for failing to file annual bedbug reports, though subsequent filings from 2024 show no reported infestations.

Records indicate one emergency door/window complaint from 2022, and there have been multiple Department of Buildings (DOB) inspections and complaints regarding unauthorized work and construction enforcement. A particularly notable DOB matter from 2020 involved a work stoppage due to fraudulent filing allegations, though this violation was ultimately dismissed in December 2021. Regular rodent control measures were implemented in 2023, with bait application documented throughout the spring of that year. While the building has exhibited persistent maintenance challenges, recent records suggest that many of the most pressing violations, particularly those related to security and rat infestations, have been addressed, though the property still requires ongoing monitoring for compliance with housing regulations.