84-05 108th Street, Queens, NY 11418

The 59-unit, 6-story New Law Tenement building at 84-05 108th Street in Richmond Hill, owned by Ralph Munoz, has encountered several significant maintenance issues in recent years, particularly in 2025. Most notably, there was a cluster of heat and hot water-related complaints in April 2025, with multiple reports indicating problems throughout the entire building, though these were apparently resolved during inspections. The building has experienced recurring sanitary issues, with pest infestations being reported in multiple months, including most recently in May and June 2025.

Additional environmental concerns have surfaced, including mold, leaks, and water damage, particularly evident in March 2025 when violations were issued for these conditions. The building's historical maintenance record, which dates back to 1931, shows persistent challenges with elevator service, egress maintenance, and general building upkeep. There have been several open violations as of late 2024, including issues with fire retardant plaster, water leaks, and infestation concerns, particularly in the compactor areas of the building.

The property has undergone multiple inspections for rodent activity, with mixed results; while recent inspections in 2025 have passed, earlier checks in 2022-2024 indicated periods of rat activity. The building has also experienced periodic bedbug infestations, with confirmed cases in 2022-2024, though records show that these were addressed through eradication efforts. Recent health inspections by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene in 2025 have not found any violations, suggesting some improvement in overall building conditions, though multiple violations remain open in the Housing Maintenance Code system.