88-36 85th Street, Queens, NY 11421

The two-story, four-unit residential building at 88-36 85th Street in Woodhaven, owned by Mario Siragusa and constructed in 1931 as a New Law Tenement, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there have been recurring problems with electrical outlets and switches, including three separate complaints between 2023 and 2024, with violations issued in July 2023 for multiple defective outlets in the 2R apartment's kitchen and bathroom.

The building has also faced inconsistent heat and hot water services, with emergency complaints filed in March and April 2024, though these issues were reportedly resolved upon inspection. Additional concerns documented in 2023-2024 include pest infestations (with violations issued in July 2023), plumbing issues potentially related to water supply, and various maintenance matters affecting both individual units and common areas.

The 2R apartment specifically has multiple open violations as of November 2023, including a defective door lock and ongoing rodent infestation, though some previously documented issues (including electrical problems) have been certified as corrected. The building has undergone several inspections that resulted in violations requiring attention to common areas, including security and safety features such as entrance door locks, self-closing mechanisms, and fire safety requirements, though most of these were subsequently addressed and certified as corrected between July and January. Notably, there have been no reported bedbug infestations in the building over the past four reporting periods from 2019-2024, suggesting effective pest management in this regard.