11-36 Mcbride Street, Queens, NY 11691

The three-story, six-unit New Law Tenement building at 11-36 McBride Street in Bayswater, owned by Sherman Dropkin, has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past two years. Most notably, there have been multiple heat and hot water problems affecting the entire building, with the most recent incident occurring in June 2025. The building has also faced significant plumbing and water supply issues, particularly affecting Unit 5, as documented in housing maintenance code violations from 2024.

A concerning pattern of unsanitary conditions has emerged, with reports of pests in 2025 and 2024, and evidence of rodent presence in 2024, despite occasional successful inspections. Safety concerns were highlighted in 2024 with violations related to a defective fire escape and window guards, though these issues were subsequently addressed. The building's maintenance history shows persistent infrastructure challenges, including multiple instances of insufficient water supply, problematic electrical systems, and various repair needs.

There are also active violations related to failure to file low-pressure inspections between 2018-2022. While the building has maintained an overall good record regarding bedbugs, with no reported infestations since 2019, the frequent heating, plumbing, and safety issues suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. The property has passed some inspections, such as those for garbage storage in 2024 and certain pest-related complaints in 2025, indicating some areas of compliance. The Department of Buildings records from 2019 and 2020 show attempts to investigate possible illegal conversion issues, though inspectors were unable to gain access.