37-28 98th Street, Queens, NY 11368

The three-story, 12-unit residential building at 37-28 98th Street in Jackson Heights, owned by Verna Huang, has experienced recurring heating system issues since 2019, with multiple complaints about heat and hot water problems between January 17-30, 2019 (eight separate incidents), and similar issues noted in 2022-2024. More recently, in June 2024, there was a complaint about inadequate lighting, though no violations were issued following the inspection. The building has also faced several maintenance and safety compliance challenges, including three open violations from 2023 related to building safety requirements: missing bedbug reports, improper gas leak notice postings, and issues with the building entrance door security.

Previous violations from 2018 involving unauthorized boiler installations were resolved with fines totaling $3,850. The property underwent significant scrutiny in 2023, with multiple violations issued for failure to file required external low-pressure inspection reports between 2018-2021, though these violations were later dismissed in 2025. The building has also experienced plumbing-related issues, including a boiler complaint in late 2022, and an indoor air quality complaint regarding chemical odors in June 2022.

Historical records show an initial rodent inspection in December 2016, which passed. The property's maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with building systems, particularly heating infrastructure, though many recent complaints have been addressed without resulting violations. The current open violations primarily relate to administrative requirements rather than immediate safety concerns.