100-23 39th Avenue, Queens, NY 11368

The 8-unit, 5-story building at 100-23 39th Avenue in Jackson Heights, owned by Tianchun Xu and constructed in 2009, has experienced ongoing maintenance and safety issues over the past several years. Most notably, there have been repeated concerns regarding heat and hot water systems, with emergencies reported in late 2024 that required HPD intervention, though inspectors found no violations in December 2024. The building has a concerning history of unresolved access issues during inspections, particularly regarding heat/hot water complaints, with similar situations occurring in 2024 (November), 2022, and earlier years.

Recent inspections from December 2024 revealed multiple open violations in apartment 1R, including pest infestation (roach), missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and hot water temperature exceeding 130 degrees. The building's systems have faced various challenges, including electrical lighting issues, plumbing concerns, and water leaks, with several complaints dating back to 2021 showing multiple service request categories including electrical, plumbing, door/window, and water problems, though many were closed due to inability to access units for inspection. The property has faced regulatory scrutiny beyond just maintenance issues, with a rodent inspection in 2022 confirming rat activity.

In 2018, there were violations related to unauthorized parking (with an active penalty of $1,280) and an improperly painted curb cut that was subsequently resolved. The building's maintenance history also includes an unsanitary condition complaint regarding pests in 2020, and multiple heating system-related service requests and violations are apparent throughout the property records. Current 2024 violations include infrastructure issues such as a defective fire door hinge in the public area, though many of the December 2024 violations are still in open status and require attention, indicating ongoing maintenance and safety concerns.