37-60 38th Avenue, Queens, NY 11368

The building at 37-60 38th Avenue in Jackson Heights is a 3-story, 9-unit New Law Tenement built in 1931, currently owned by Ismene Speliotis. The property has experienced several notable maintenance issues in recent years, with the most concerning being the failure to maintain appropriate safety systems. In late 2023, Apartment 3A had both smoke and carbon monoxide detector violations, while Apartment 2A had similar safety equipment deficiencies earlier in the year, along with a plaster repair issue.

A significant outstanding violation remains from 2023 regarding the self-closing door requirements in Apartment 2A, classified as a Class C violation indicating a more severe concern. The building has also faced challenges with heating adequacy, as evidenced by a November 2022 violation in Apartment 3A. Environmental safety compliance has seen attention to the roof access points, with illegal locking mechanisms on both the east and west roof bulkhead doors being addressed in early 2023.

The Department of Buildings has issued a violation in 2023 regarding the failure to file the 2020 external low-pressure inspection, which remains active as of June 2023. Notably, the building has maintained an excellent record concerning bedbug infestations, with no reported cases in any unit across multiple annual filings from 2020 through early 2024. Rodent inspections show some historical issues, with evidence of rat activity noted in 2016, though subsequent inspections in 2016 and 2017 passed, indicating improved conditions. The combined record suggests ongoing attention is required for safety systems maintenance, while the building has successfully managed pest control programs and shows recent compliance efforts, as evidenced by the certification of the 2023 violations related to smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.