147-07 Hillside Avenue, Queens, NY 11435

The 18-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement building at 147-07 Hillside Avenue in Briarwood, owned by Nikolaos Vatakis and constructed in 1931, has experienced several significant maintenance and compliance issues in recent years. Most concerning is a current rodent infestation status as of March 2025, with the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene documenting violations requiring follow-up inspections. The building has a notable history of heating and hot water issues, with multiple complaints in late 2022 and early 2023 (including dates 11/2022, 12/2022, and 3/2024), though these were reported to be resolved.

A cluster of maintenance issues occurred in July 2023 involving multiple safety and infrastructure concerns, including problems with window guards, smoke detectors, plumbing (sink), door/window panes, and ceiling paint/plaster, though no violations were ultimately issued. The building has several active and open violations as of October 2023, including failure to post proper carbon monoxide detector requirements and housing information guides, unsafe electrical wiring conditions in the 1st story public hall, and a continuing issue with cockroach infestation in apartment 18 from June 2022. The Department of Buildings records show missed deadlines for external low-pressure inspections in 2020 and 2021.

While the building has not reported any bedbug infestations since 2018 (with all reporting periods showing zero cases), past inspections for rodent compliance have shown a pattern of initial failures followed by successful compliance inspections. The most recent rodent inspection in July 2025 passed, but this followed an initial failed inspection in April 2025. The property has demonstrated some recurring infrastructure and maintenance challenges typical of older buildings, with periodic issues related to heating systems, safety equipment, and basic plumbing facilities. The presence of both open violations and recent health department involvement regarding rodents suggests ongoing maintenance challenges that require monitoring.