118 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207

The three-story, two-family house at 118 Jamaica Avenue in Cypress Hills, built in 2006 and currently owned by Joseph Muladhur, has experienced several notable maintenance issues over the past five years. Most recently, in November 2024, the building recorded complaints of both power outage and heating/hot water problems, with inspections confirming these issues as immediate emergencies.

The second-floor apartment (Apartment 2) has been particularly affected, currently facing multiple violations including ongoing issues with mold (over 10 square feet at the bathroom ceiling), as well as problems with mice and roaches, along with various defects in bathroom plaster and paint requirements. The building's history reveals recurring heating/hot water problems, as evidenced by a similar complaint in 2020. Significant events from 2021-2022 are particularly concerning, including multiple violations related to illegal occupancy and plumbing work, with the Department of Buildings noting unauthorized usage of the cellar area as a pastor's office and place of worship.

A serious incident occurred in December 2021 involving a gas explosion at a nearby property (58 Vermont Street), which affected this building's front facade and triggered several violations regarding structural safety and maintenance. There are also three active ECB violations from 2021-2022 related to unpermitted work and failure to address hazardous conditions, and an Oath violation served for illegal construction work. While there are some historical records showing the building passed rodent inspections in 2012, the current pest control issues in Apartment 2 suggest a deterioration in maintenance standards.