89-14 88th Street, Queens, NY 11421

The two-family house at 89-14 88th Street in Woodhaven, owned by Mike Kaheni, has experienced recurring maintenance issues over recent years, with the most pressing concerns centering around pest problems and heating systems. Most notably, in 2024 alone, there were four documented complaints regarding unsanitary conditions related to pests, all of which ended with HPD inspectors unable to gain access for proper inspection, suggesting potential challenges with communication or access arrangements.

There was also one heat/hot water related complaint in February 2024 concerning an apartment unit that was classified as an emergency, though inspection access was not granted. The building has a concerning history of heat-related issues, with similar complaints recorded in 2018 (which warranted violations), and a noteworthy incident in March 2019 where both apartment-specific and building-wide heating problems were reported, though heat was reportedly restored during the inspection in one case. The property has been subject to various regulatory oversight attempts, including a housing maintenance code violation in 2018 pertaining to inadequate heating in the second-floor apartment (Class C violation).

An illegal conversion complaint was filed in October 2021 for the address, though inspectors were unable to gain access during their final inspection in September 2022. While an electric/gas range appliance complaint was investigated in March 2019 and found no violations, the recurring pattern of pest complaints in 2024 and heating issues throughout the documented history suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. The building, constructed in 1915, is typical of its era as a two-story, two-family residence, but the repeated access issues encountered by inspectors may warrant attention to ensure proper resolution of ongoing maintenance concerns.