98-17 Roosevelt Avenue, Queens, NY 11368

The three-story, six-unit residential building at 98-17 Roosevelt Avenue in Jackson Heights, owned by Apolonio Ramirez, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past two years. Most notably, there are multiple active violations from December 2024 involving unauthorized construction of combustible partitions on the second floor and conversion into a massage parlor, which led to penalties totaling $12,250.

These violations also include obstruction of exit passageways and construction without proper permits. In 2023-2024, there was a cluster of maintenance issues primarily related to plumbing, doors, and structural elements, with multiple complaints about toilets, bathtubs/showers, floors, and doors being reported between November 2023 and February 2024, though inspections by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development found no violations in these cases. Earlier housing maintenance violations from July 2023 were resolved, concerning building entrance door issues.

The building's maintenance history shows some concerning patterns, including two instances of unsanitary conditions related to pests in August 2023, and previous violations from 2018 regarding faulty gas piping and unauthorized boiler room modifications, though these were subsequently resolved. While the building has maintained an active record of inspection and complaint response, the recent cluster of violations related to unauthorized modifications and safety concerns raises significant questions about current building compliance. On a positive note, the building has consistently reported zero bedbug infestations in its annual reports spanning from 2021 to the present, indicating effective pest management in this regard.