13-21 Mcbride Street, Queens, NY 11691

The two-story, six-unit New Law Tenement building at 13-21 McBride Street in Bayswater, built in 1931 and currently owned by Q184-1, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over the past two years. Most notably, a series of complaints in July 2024 regarding multiple cabinets, an appliance, plumbing issues, and pest problems were all closed due to inspectors being unable to gain access for verification. The property had significant violations documented in March 2024, particularly in apartment 2R, including two open Class C violations related to lead-based paint hazards, an open C violation for ongoing roach infestation, and several addressed safety concerns involving window guards, smoke detectors, and a carbon monoxide detector, though there was one C violation issued concerning heating system access notice that remains open as of March 2024.

Historical records show past concerns with building systems, including electrical wiring issues noted in 2019 and a stop work order related to building stability that was rescinded. While the building has maintained a zero infestation record for bedbugs over the past five reporting periods from 2020-2025, pest control systems remain a concern, as evidenced by recent complaints. Prior inspections also highlighted rodent activity in 2011 and 2018, though more recent inspections returned passing results.

The building's recent history shows a pattern of maintenance access issues for inspections, with seven different complaints in July 2024 including problems with cabinets, refrigeration, plumbing, and unsanitary conditions, all closed due to lack of access. Violations from earlier in 2024 included multiple safety and health concerns, such as the need for repairs to address lead paint hazards in unit 2R, replacement of missing safety devices, and a documented roach infestation. The property has a history of infrastructure work, including unpermitted electrical and boiler installation work documented in late 2018, for which fines were imposed but later resolved. The building had significant safety violations in March 2024 regarding the building entrance door, which has since been addressed, though an open violation remains regarding the heating system access notice.