37-25 97th Street, Queens, NY 11368

The 3-story residential building at 37-25 97th Street in Jackson Heights, owned by Jianping Wu, has experienced several significant maintenance issues since its construction in 2002. Most recently, in January 2024, the building faced multiple emergency situations including a heavy water leak, mold issues, and problems with heat and hot water, particularly impacting the third-floor apartment. These issues resulted in violations being issued, and additional violations were noted for inadequate heating systems and excessively hot water.

The building has also been subject to multiple illegal conversion complaints between 2018-2024, though inspectors were unable to gain access during all attempts. Other ongoing concerns include several open violations as of April 2024, including requirements for proper gas leak notice posting, certificate of inspection display, and removal of household items from common areas. The property has a documented history of pest control challenges, with rodent activity consistently noted between 2016-2022, though recent bedbug filings show no infestations between 2022-2024.

A 2024 violation was issued regarding annual bedbug reporting requirements. Multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations remain open, including issues with the building's roof, ceiling paint, self-closing doors, and various safety and maintenance requirements. The building's maintenance history suggests persistent challenges with basic services, including water systems and temperature controls, affecting resident comfort and safety. These various issues indicate ongoing property management challenges, though there is evidence of some improvements in recent years, including the absence of bedbug infestations in recent reports and some violations being properly closed.