50-06 46th Street, Queens, NY 11377

The four-story, 21-unit New Law Tenement at 50-06 46th Street in Sunnyside, built in 1928 and currently owned by Regina Kiper, has experienced several concerning maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, in September 2024, there were multiple violations issued for Unit 4B, including problems with cabinets, water closet seats, and extensive issues with plastered surfaces and paint in both the bathroom and bedroom areas. The unit was also cited for a roach infestation under a Class C violation. Earlier in the same month, additional complaints were filed regarding ceiling problems and pest issues, though not all inspections resulted in violations.

During October 2023, multiple complaints were filed regarding heating, plumbing, and wall/ceiling issues, but HPD was unable to gain access to conduct inspections in these cases. The building has maintained a relatively good record regarding bedbug infestations, with all annual reports from 2019 through 2024 showing zero infested or eradicated units. Rodent inspections have shown mixed results, with a passed inspection in 2022 and failed inspections in 2017. Historical documents indicate a bedbug reporting violation in 2021, which was subsequently resolved.

In terms of structural maintenance, there was a note in late 2023 regarding the building's front entrance door needing repairs, and in August 2023, it was cited for a scaffolding-related violation with a $2,400 penalty that has been resolved. Two complaints about illegal after-hours work were filed in 2020, though inspectors were unable to gain access to verify the claims. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of unresolved access issues for multiple complaints, particularly in 2023, when several inspection attempts were closed without verification of the reported problems. While recent pest and maintenance violations represent significant concerns, the building has demonstrated compliance with bedbug reporting requirements and has generally addressed major violations when identified, as evidenced by the "closed" status on many previous complaints.