101-17 115th Street, Queens, NY 11419

The two-story, three-unit New Law Tenement building at 101-17 115th Street in Richmond Hill, owned by Paulley Balgobin and constructed in 1925, has experienced numerous maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there have been persistent problems with pests, as indicated by multiple HPD complaints throughout 2025, 2024, and 2023, including ongoing mice and roach infestations affecting Apartment 2F.

The building has also faced water-related issues, with an active Class C violation from October 2024 regarding a roof leak over the ceiling in Apartment 2F, and a water leak with heavy flow reported in May 2025 that resulted in violations. Emergency heat/hot water complaints were recorded in November 2024, though these were reportedly resolved quickly. The property has a concerning history of inspection access denial for illegal conversion complaints, with multiple Department of Buildings cases between 2022 and 2024 showing inspectors unable to gain entry during their investigations.

Previous violations from 2018 indicate non-compliance with commission orders related to renovation work on the second floor, resulting in significant fines. While some recent HPD inspections in 2025 resulted in no violations being found for unsanitary conditions including garbage storage, pests, and mold, the persistence of such complaints suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. The building has open violations requiring attention, including issues relating to pest control, roof maintenance, and bedbug reporting compliance, indicating a need for continued oversight of property conditions.