48-54 46th Street, Queens, NY 11377

The 6-unit, 3-story New Law Tenement building at 48-54 46th Street in Sunnyside, owned by Markiel Chulpayev, has faced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, in February 2025, there were two emergency heat/hot water complaints—one related to the entire building and another specific to an apartment—which HPD was unable to inspect due to lack of access. The building has an active violation for failing to file required annual boiler inspection reports from 2018-2023, with penalties totaling $625, as of September 2024.

There were also documented heat/hot water issues in 2022, though these were somewhat addressed through HPD inspections. Historical issues include a serious mold problem in Apartment 1R in 2022, which resulted in multiple violations (upgraded to Class B) concerning both the mold condition and a defective wooden floor. Between 2013-2014, there were several rodent-related incidents requiring bait application and inspections, though the building passed compliance inspections during this period.

While there were bedbug violations noted from 2019-2024, the most recent filings show no active infestations, with the 2025 report indicating no infested, eradicated, or re-infested units. The property has experienced several administrative violations regarding bedbug reporting requirements between 2021-2024, though these appear to be primarily procedural rather than indicating active infestations. The building's permit history shows some activity in 2018 with the issuance of an exterior-related permit, though specific details on the work performed are not available in the provided data. The combined record indicates that while some issues have been resolved, there are recurring concerns about heat/hot water systems and maintenance compliance that affect resident comfort and safety.