121-19 Sutphin Boulevard, Queens, NY 11434

The property at 121-19 Sutphin Boulevard in Jamaica is a 2-story, 3-unit building constructed in 1931 and currently owned by Barbara Hartwell. The building has experienced recurring issues with pest infestations, as evidenced by multiple complaints in 2024 and 2025, with the most recent complaints in May 2025 not being able to be inspected due to access issues. Recent safety concerns include faults with smoke detectors and electrical systems, as well as flooring issues, all reported in May 2025 under emergency classifications.

The building has numerous open violations from a September 2024 inspection, including problematic conditions in the second-floor apartment (2R) such as a roof leak over the bathroom skylight, bathtub obstructions, broken window counterbalance issues, and concerns with a loose smoke detector. A noteworthy pattern emerged in 2019 and 2024 regarding the building's maintenance of required inspections, with active violations related to the failure to file external low-pressure inspections between 2020 and 2023, and previous violations from 2019 related to building walls, awning conditions, and various structural issues. The building's inspection history shows a mix of compliance and non-compliance outcomes, with some improvements noted in 2024, including the resolution of several violations, though many remain open as of the current date.

Earlier history from 2019-2021 indicated structural maintenance issues, including problems with exterior walls, bricks, and signage. The property's rodent inspections in 2011 show a pattern of initial failures followed by compliance in subsequent inspections, suggesting past pest management challenges. While there have been numerous complaints and violations over time, recent attempts to address the issues through official channels have often been hampered by access issues for inspectors, most notably during the 2025 complaints about pests, flooring, and safety systems.