104-61 39th Avenue, Queens, NY 11368

The 4-unit, 4-story building at 104-61 39th Avenue in Jackson Heights, owned by Xu Liang Huang and built in 2006, has experienced several significant issues impacting resident safety and comfort over recent years. Most notably, there have been persistent heating and hot water problems, especially in December 2021 when multiple emergency complaints were filed for building-wide heat/hot water issues, resulting in HPD violations.

Recently, in December 2023, the building faced urgent safety concerns with violations for non-compliance with smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector requirements, as well as reports of unsanitary mold conditions. The building's maintenance record shows multiple open housing maintenance code violations from 2022-2024, including requirements to file annual bedbug reports and various safety notice postings related to gas systems, smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detectors.

Historical records indicate past regulatory scrutiny regarding potential illegal modifications or conversions, with multiple complaints about unauthorized work and change of occupancy use recorded between 2018 and 2021, though these are marked as "Closed." The building has undergone regular pest control inspections, particularly for rat activity, with bait applications noted in 2018-2019. A concerning pattern emerges from the records, suggesting ongoing challenges with maintaining basic safety systems and responding to regulatory requirements, particularly regarding heating systems and safety equipment compliance. Most recently, as of October 2023, there are still active violations regarding bedbug reporting requirements and other safety notice postings, indicating potential ongoing regulatory non-compliance issues.