46-11 48th Avenue, Queens, NY 11377

The 4-unit, 3-story New Law Tenement at 46-11 48th Avenue in Sunnyside, owned by Carlos Santiago, was constructed in 1928 and has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over recent years. Most notably, there have been multiple heat and hot water problems affecting the entire building, with emergency complaints filed in March 2025, March 2021, and other periods.

The building has also faced significant electrical issues, including a no-lighting complaint in January 2022 that required emergency intervention. More concerning are the open Housing Maintenance Code violations regarding bedbug reporting requirements from 2021-2024, and various safety concerns in 2021 including missing carbon monoxide detectors, loose stair treads, and door security issues. Additionally, there is an active Department of Buildings violation regarding failure to file external low-pressure inspections dating back to 2018-2023, which poses potential safety concerns.

The building has a documented history of rodent issues, with rat sightings reported in 2022 and previous inspections in 2017 showing rat activity. While some violations from 2021 related to stairway encumbrances and other maintenance issues have been closed, the persistence of bedbug reporting violations and multiple infrastructure problems suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. The property did receive a permit for work in November 2019 (Job #421912620), though the specific nature of this work is not detailed in the provided data.