37-25 98th Street, Queens, NY 11368

The 3-story, 6-unit residential building at 37-25 98th Street in Jackson Heights, owned by Hope Folkeslewis, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over recent years. Most notably, in April 2024, multiple safety violations were documented including problems with carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors, and window guards, all of which were subsequently addressed but represent ongoing safety equipment maintenance challenges. The building underwent a series of heat and hot water-related complaints in May 2020, with several instances of access issues during inspections, though tenants reported conditions had improved during some of these incidents.

Prior to the recent safety concerns, the building had documented issues with pest control (2023) and window/door maintenance (2021), along with a notable problem in 2019 involving an egress violation. The property has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting across multiple years (2018-2024), showing no documented infestations, and while there were rat activity reports in 2012-2017, recent pest control inspections show no active problems. More recent findings from 2024 indicate violations related to fire escape maintenance, including issues with the drop ladder and concrete landing pad, though these were certified as corrected.

The building's history also shows three instances of violation related to missing or defective smoke detectors/carbon monoxide detectors across different apartment units (2R and 3R), suggesting recurring issues with basic safety equipment maintenance. The following administrative data summarizes the building's current status: - Age: Built in 1931 - Building Class: New Law Tenement - Current Violations: None active as of latest inspection/violation closure dates - Recent Certification of Corrections: Multiple safety and maintenance issues were certified as corrected, including fire escape maintenance issues and safety equipment violations. - Boiler Inspection Violation: An active violation for failure to file the annual boiler 2017 inspection report was noted, though no penalty was listed. While the building has experienced numerous maintenance challenges, particularly regarding safety equipment and basic services like heat/hot water, most recent compliance efforts indicate an attempt by management to address and correct these issues, though recurring patterns suggest ongoing attention is required for proper maintenance of safety systems and building infrastructure.