35-28 153rd Street, Queens, NY 11354

The 6-story New Law Tenement building at 35-28 153rd Street in Flushing, owned by Michael Sgouros, has experienced numerous maintenance and safety issues over the past several years. Most recently, in October 2024, there were documented issues with mold and heating/hot water systems affecting the entire building. The building has had recurring mold problems, with complaints recorded in October 2024 and July 2023.

Significant concerns emerged in mid-2023, including heavy water leaks, pest infestations, and problems with building access systems (bell/buzzer/intercom), with some of these resulting in violations. The building has a documented history of heating system problems, with emergency complaints recorded in 2022 and 2024. The property currently faces several open violations related to lead paint hazard compliance, particularly concerning apartments 2R, 3T, and 3V, as well as issues in apartment 6L involving an infestation of roaches, door maintenance problems, and failures to provide required lead paint documentation. The building has experienced recurring elevator issues between 2019-2021, including multiple device problems and service interruptions, with violations resulting in penalties.

There are also open violations regarding the failure to file required external low-pressure inspections for 2021-2023, and historical bedbug infestation records show multiple cases between 2019-2023, though all affected units were reported as eradicated. Recent inspections of fire escape egress and building access systems, including a defective vestibule door, have been addressed but indicate ongoing maintenance needs. The Department of Buildings records show a range of historical complaints and violations, including issues with building stability, illegal conversion concerns, and boiler equipment violations between 2019-2024. While some previous violations have been resolved, including certain elevator-related ECB violations from 2020-2021, the building continues to face numerous active violations and maintenance challenges that require attention.