104-32 38th Avenue, Queens, NY 11368

This three-story, six-unit New Law Tenement building at 104-32 38th Avenue in Jackson Heights, owned by Franck Dufort, has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water, most recently in January 2025, though HPD was unable to gain access for inspection. The building has faced multiple safety and maintenance challenges in recent years, including unsanitary mold conditions (August 2024), broken window guards (July 2024), and various heating system problems.

Notably, there are significant open violations related to lead-based paint hazard control requirements (2024) in both apartment 1R and 3F. The property experienced multiple utility-related incidents in January 2019, including power outages, no lighting, and heating issues, with some violations issued at that time. More recent inspections have revealed various safety concerns, including problems with self-closing doors in the vestibule (2024), and there are multiple open violations from 2024 related to building maintenance codes, including requirements for carbon monoxide detector notices and annual bedbug reports.

The building's rodent inspection history shows a failed initial inspection in March 2022, though it passed a subsequent compliance inspection in April 2022. While HPD has conducted inspections in response to various complaints, several incidents, particularly regarding heat and hot water issues, have resulted in either no violations being found or no access being granted for inspection. The property has a storied history dating back to 1931 and continues to grapple with basic maintenance and safety compliance issues that affect resident quality of life.