86-24 102nd Street, Queens, NY 11418

The 6-unit, 3-story New Law Tenement at 86-24 102nd Street in Richmond Hill, built in 1931 and currently owned by Louis Martinez, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most notably, there was a recent fire escape safety complaint in October 2024 that resulted in violations being issued, following a pattern of fire safety concerns throughout 2024.

Multiple violations were documented in late 2024 regarding fire egress defects, including obstructive metal gates in fireproof passageways and issues with a self-closing vestibule door. Additional maintenance concerns were noted in Apartment 1's kitchen, including a missing heat riser's pipe escutcheon plate and defective plastered surfaces. The building had a serious heat/hot water issue affecting the entire building in January 2021, though this was reportedly resolved quickly.

On the compliance side, the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbugs, with no reported infestations in the past five years, and there was only one minor Department of Buildings violation in 2023 related to external low pressure inspection filing that was subsequently dismissed. A permit was issued in October 2019 for unspecified work. While the building has had its share of violations, most have been promptly addressed, with recent history showing a particular focus on fire safety concerns that should be monitored.