108-22 72nd Avenue, Queens, NY 11375

The 20-unit, 4-story tenement at 108-22 72nd Avenue in Forest Hills, owned by Jack Soleimani, has experienced significant heating system issues over the past year. Between October and November 2024, there were three emergency heat/hot water complaints documented through 311 calls, with inspections confirming the entire building experienced problems.

Most notably, recent violations from November 2024 indicate serious safety concerns in apartment 3B, including missing smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors. The building has a history of door-related issues, with multiple violations regarding self-closing doors, including a defective fire door leading to the north yard and vestibule door to the public hall. Despite these ongoing concerns, there are some positive indicators regarding pest management.

The building has maintained a consistent record of bedbug-free status in its annual reports from 2020 through 2025, with no reported infestations or eradications in any dwelling units. Rodent inspections conducted in 2022, 2023, and most recently in November 2023 all passed, suggesting effective pest management practices were in place during those periods. The building's age (constructed in 1920) and classification as a "New Law Tenement" underline its historical significance, though the recent heating system problems and safety violations indicate pressing maintenance challenges that require attention.