109-37 Lefferts Boulevard, Queens, NY 11420

The two-story, four-unit tenement building at 109-37 Lefferts Boulevard in Richmond Hill, owned by Mahesh Shanker and constructed in 1930, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over recent years, with the most significant problems centering around heating and water systems. Between 2020 and 2023, there have been multiple documented instances of heat and hot water failures affecting both individual apartments and the entire building, with emergencies reported in March 2020, January 2021 (twice), and December 2022.

The building has also experienced two serious water leak incidents, including a recent one in April 2023 with "heavy flow" conditions, though inspectors were unable to gain access to verify the problem. Additional concerns from 2021 included electrical issues, unsanitary conditions related to pests, and three open violations from April 2021 related to public hall maintenance including damaged fire retardant material, roof leaks, and painting requirements. The property has shown some progress in addressing its maintenance challenges, as evidenced by the closed status of several complaints and violations, though notable issues remain open as of 2024.

Specifically, there is an active violation regarding the annual bedbug reporting requirement from April 2024, and previous violations from 2021 related to the public hall's ceiling repairs and roof leaks appear to remain unresolved. However, the bedbug and rodent inspection records indicate successful management of these issues, with no infestations reported in 2022-2023 and a passing rodent inspection in 2020 following multiple failures in 2014. The building classifies as "New Law Tenement" under NYC housing regulations, which typically indicates additional requirements for maintenance and reporting, though the bedbug reporting requirement suggests there may have been lapses in compliance with this particular obligation.