43-19 165th Street, Queens, NY 11358
The 16-unit, 4-story New Law tenement building at 43-19 165th Street in Flushing, owned by Jose Frutos, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues since 2018, with the most recent cluster of problems occurring in 2024. Between April 2024 and June 2024, multiple complaints were filed and addressed regarding water leaks, ceiling and wall conditions, and mold, with violations issued specifically for heavy water flow issues. The building has also faced periodic heat and hot water problems, most notably in October 2018.
Previous violations indicate concerns about building safety and maintenance, including issues with fire escape egress blocked by household items and flowerpots (2021), neglected garbage storage (2020, 2021), and various exterior maintenance matters such as roofing problems (2024, 2021). The property has two active Department of Buildings violations related to external low-pressure inspection filings from 2022 and 2023. Recent bedbug reports show a reduction in infestation cases, with none reported in the most recent 2024 filing period, following two consecutive years (2021-2022) with one case each.
Historical data shows occasional problems with garbage/recycling storage (2020 and 2021), and over the years, there have been three instances where DOB inspectors were unable to gain access during their final inspection attempts (2018-2024). Administrative violations from 2022 regarding gas leak notice posting requirements and housing information guide availability remain open, though previous violations from 2021 relating to fire escape access and refuse accumulation have been closed. The most recent building inspection data from 2025 shows an active violation for failure to file the 2021 external low-pressure inspection. While many past complaints have been resolved, the recent pattern of water-related issues and unfiled inspections suggests ongoing maintenance challenges.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 16 |
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Year built | 1927 |
Total area | 13281 sq ft |
Floors | 4 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT |

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