50-11 45th Street, Queens, NY 11377

The three-story New Law tenement at 50-11 45th Street in Sunnyside, built in 1926 and containing 6 units, has experienced recurring heating system issues over the past few years, with the most recent complaints documented in December 2024 involving the entire building. These heating problems appear to be an ongoing concern, with multiple heat/hot water complaints filed between late 2022 and 2024.

The building currently has open violations related to carbon monoxide and smoke detector issues in Apartment 2F, documented in October 2024. Historical maintenance records show a pattern of plumbing and water-related issues, including several reports of slow water leaks in 2023, and a pest-related unsanitary condition complaint from June 2023. The property has faced several infrastructure challenges, including a notable retaining wall issue documented in late 2021 that was addressed through a violation and penalty process.

The building's management has had multiple Heating Maintenance Code violations over the years, particularly in terms of timely inspections and requiring proper detection equipment. While there were no reported bedbug infestations in the most recent annual reporting periods (2022-2025), the building has had multiple instances requiring the filing of annual bedbug reports between 2021 and 2023, suggesting earlier concerns that have since been resolved. The Department of Buildings records from 2021 show complaints about various maintenance issues, though many were dismissed upon inspection, indicating either no violation existed at the time or the inspector was unable to gain access.