86-22 Jamaica Avenue, Queens, NY 11421

The three-story, five-unit tenement building at 86-22 Jamaica Avenue in Woodhaven, owned by Gilbert Nye, has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past several years, with the most recent concerns primarily focused on heating systems and pest control. In 2024, there were multiple incidents involving heating problems, including a building-wide outage in January and an unsanitary condition related to pests in August, though HPD inspectors were unable to gain access for inspection in the latter case. The building has a documented history of heat and hot water issues, particularly during a concentrated period in late 2020 through early 2021, with multiple emergency complaints filed and requiring HPD intervention.

The property has also faced challenges with mold (December 2020), plumbing issues (bathtub/shower), and various code violations, including three separate bedbug reporting violations between 2020 and 2025, though recent bedbug reports from 2022-2023 show no infested units. The building underwent inspections in 2020 that revealed several Class C violations in apartment 3F, including issues with roach infestation, broken shower faucets, interior wall paint, window guards, and entrance door closure mechanisms, though these violations were subsequently addressed. More recent inspections (2021-2023) showed improvements in compliance, with the most recent violations being administrative in nature regarding bedbug reporting requirements.

The property has passed recent rodent inspections, showing improved pest management. Recent building safety concerns, including a 2025 complaint about egress issues, were investigated but found no violations at the time of inspection. The building's maintenance record indicates ongoing challenges with basic services, particularly heating and pest control, though there have been improvements in compliance with housing maintenance code requirements in recent years. The current status of the building as of 2025 shows recent bedbug reports indicating zero infestation cases, which marks an improvement from previous years.