108-20 38th Avenue, Queens, NY 11368

The 8-unit, 5-story building at 108-20 38th Avenue in Jackson Heights, owned by Ken Cheung and constructed in 2009, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over the past few years. Most notably, there have been multiple water-related complaints, including a recent door/wndow issue in 2025, several slow leak and heavy flow incidents between 2023-2024, and four inspections in early 2024 alone regarding water leaks, mold, pest problems, and intercom issues - none of which resulted in violations.

The building has also faced ongoing pest control challenges, with active rodent activity documented in inspections from January and February 2024, and an open Class C violation from October 2023 concerning mouse infestation in apartment 4A, along with issues regarding self-closing doors and water leakage affecting the fourth-floor hallway. The property's history reveals persistent infrastructural concerns, particularly during 2023-2024, when multiple emergency and non-emergency complaints were filed regarding mold, pest problems, building systems, and various maintenance requirements, including ceiling repairs and door issues.

However, it's worth noting that all these complaints were ultimately closed without violations being issued. The building underwent a comprehensive inspection in October 2023, which revealed several open Class C violations that still require attention, including issues with plastered surfaces, leaking roof sections in the 4A hallway, and problems with the vestibule door lock. Despite these challenges, the building's bedbug reports from 2021 through 2024 consistently show zero infestation cases, indicating effective management of this particular concern.