106-08 37th Avenue, Queens, NY 11368

106-08 37th Avenue is a two-family residence in Jackson Heights, built in 1931, currently owned by Emily Mateus. The property has experienced significant maintenance and code compliance issues over the past several years. Most recently, in January 2023, there were complaints about lack of heat/hot water and cooking gas affecting the entire building, though HPD was unable to gain access for inspection.

In 2022, multiple emergency complaints were recorded including issues with doors/windows, ceilings, electrical lighting, cabinets, and flooring. More concerning are the environmental control board violations, including an active violation from October 2022 regarding illegal attic conversion with kitchen and bathroom facilities, with a penalty of $2,500, and previous violations related to unpermitted electrical wiring and unsafe electrical conditions. The building's history includes multiple Department of Buildings (DOB) complaints and violations suggesting serious safety concerns, particularly in 2020-2023.

These include open violations from October 2022 regarding exposed electrical wires and capped steam lines in public areas, along with multiple instances of non-compliance with correction orders for hazardous conditions. There is evidence of unauthorized dwelling unit expansion, with multiple violations citing the maintenance or occupation of additional units beyond the legally authorized two-family configuration. Previous complaints indicate issues with balcony safety (missing balusters), gas supply problems, and various maintenance deficiencies throughout the building. While some older violations have been resolved, including those from 2020 related to illegal conversion and unpermitted work, the building continues to show patterns of maintenance challenges and code compliance issues that span several years, with some violations remaining active as of the most recent data.