37-13 98th Street, Queens, NY 11368

The two-story, three-unit residential building at 37-13 98th Street in Jackson Heights, owned by Veejay Singh, has a documented history of significant maintenance challenges since at least 2015. The property, classified as a "HEREAFTER CONVERTED CLASS A" building and constructed in 1925, has consistently failed to meet Housing Maintenance Code requirements regarding annual bedbug reporting, with open violations documented in inspections from 2021 through 2024.

The building has a troubling history of pest control issues, particularly documented between 2015-2017, when multiple rat activity inspections were conducted, with several requiring bait application. More recently, in January 2021, there were unsanitary conditions related to sewage reported to the Department of Housing Preservation and Development, though inspectors were unable to gain access for verification. Additionally, there was an investigation into potential illegal conversion in 2021, with inspectors again unable to gain access during their final inspection attempt in 2022.

The property's maintenance record shows recurring violations and service requests, with the most pressing issues being the ongoing bedbug reporting violations and historical rodent problems. The building's documented history suggests persistent challenges with maintaining basic sanitation standards, as evidenced by the multiple interventions required for pest control and the failed sewage inspection. While some issues appear to have remained unresolved over extended periods, it's important to note that not all incidents may be fully represented in this summary, as the data only covers specific types of complaints and violations through October 2023.