104-24 38th Avenue, Queens, NY 11368

The 8-unit, 3-story residential building at 104-24 38th Avenue in Jackson Heights, owned by Kenny Lai, was constructed in 1991 and has experienced several significant maintenance and safety compliance issues in recent years. Most notably, in September 2024, multiple violations were documented regarding the building's entrance door systems, including defective self-closing doors and latch mechanisms at both the building entrance and vestibule. These violations, classified as Class B and C, remain open as of October 2024.

The building also has several active violations from September 2024 related to safety requirements, including missing notices for carbon monoxide detector requirements, smoke detector requirements, and gas leak procedures in common areas, as well as the need to post a proper inspection certificate frame near mailboxes. The property has a history of curb cut and driveway-related issues, with multiple Department of Buildings complaints between 2019 and 2023 regarding illegal modifications to the sidewalk curb, which were subsequently addressed through Oath violations. Environmental Control Board violations from 2019 indicate unauthorized work to the sidewalk curb, though these were resolved with no penalties imposed. More recent building maintenance issues include a July 2024 complaint about unsanitary conditions regarding garbage/recycling storage, which was inspected by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development with no violations found.

Importantly, the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with no cases reported in the last five years. Recent activity in 2025 suggests ongoing improvements to the building's systems, with multiple permits issued for electrical and plumbing work in February 2025, though these permits were issued several months after inspection-related violations were documented. The building's management has shown responsiveness to compliance issues in some areas, as evidenced by numerous violations being closed through certification, but the persistence of several open violations related to door systems and safety notices as of October 2024 indicates ongoing maintenance challenges. The property has maintained basic residential safety standards, with no reported bedbug infestations in recent years, but recent complaints and violations suggest areas requiring continued attention to ensure optimal resident safety and comfort.