43-17 Bowne Street, Queens, NY 11355

The 48-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement building at 43-17 Bowne Street in Flushing, owned by John Boumakis, has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues over recent years, with multiple documented complaints in 2018, 2019, 2021, and most recently in April 2024, though most of these complaints were resolved shortly thereafter. The building has also faced several maintenance and safety concerns that required attention, including plumbing issues in 2020, rodent problems in 2019, and window frame violations in late 2019.

More recently, in May 2024, several violations were documented concerning fire safety and building security, including issues with fire escape egress, self-closing doors, and unauthorized locking devices on vestibule doors, though these violations have since been certified as corrected. The property has demonstrated consistent compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, showing zero infested units across all annual filings from 2019 through 2024.

A concerning active violation exists regarding energy benchmarking reporting, dating from May 2019, though this appears to be an administrative issue rather than a resident safety concern. Recent inspection findings from 2024 noted issues with fire escape maintenance, security systems, and door hardware, all of which have been addressed as per the subsequent certification dates. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of responsiveness to complaints, with most issues being addressed promptly, though some recurring problems, particularly related to heat and hot water, continue to affect resident comfort as of 2024.