37-82 102nd Street, Queens, NY 11368

The 3-unit, 2-story residential building at 37-82 102nd Street in Jackson Heights, owned by Libia Cazhco, has experienced several notable maintenance issues since 2021, with the most significant problems centering around heat and hot water systems. Between 2021 and 2022, there were multiple complaints regarding heat and hot water outages, affecting both individual apartments and the entire building, with some incidents requiring emergency intervention from the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). The building also has documented problems with doors and windows, including violations issued in November 2021 and August 2022 related to window panes and door frames, particularly affecting the first-floor apartment.

A concerning pattern emerged in 2021 regarding access issues for HPD inspections, with multiple complaints about doors and windows and flooring conditions where inspectors were unable to gain access. Additionally, there were pest-related complaints in 2022 that received emergency attention, though previous rodent inspections in September 2021 passed without violations. The building, constructed in 1920, has two open violations as of the most recent data from February 2022, including issues with windows and doors in the first-floor apartment.

An illegal conversion complaint was filed in April 2021, but inspectors were unable to gain access during their final attempt in July 2021. While some maintenance issues have resolved through emergency interventions, the recurring nature of heat-related complaints and access difficulties for inspections suggests ongoing challenges with building maintenance and tenant access to proper heating systems. The property has conducted required inspections and responded to complaints, though some violations remain open as of the latest available data.