105-25 88th Street, Queens, NY 11417

The 24-unit, 4-story tenement building at 105-25 88th Street in Ozone Park, owned by James Demetriou, has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues over the past year and a half. From November 2024 through February 2025, there were multiple emergency complaints about heat and hot water problems affecting the entire building, with the most recent batch of complaints in February 2025 being classified as duplicates of an existing issue. While inspectors confirmed that heat and hot water were eventually restored in some cases, the frequency of these complaints indicates an ongoing maintenance challenge.

The building, constructed in 1928, has also faced several maintenance violations that were addressed in late 2024. A comprehensive inspection on October 26, 2024, identified multiple issues including roof leaks over ceilings in the 4th story public hall, problems with fire retardant materials, and various painting requirements. These violations were certified as corrected between November and December 2024.

Additionally, there has been ongoing bedbug activity in the building, with the most recent report from January 2025 showing one infested unit, following a pattern of infestations over the past several years. Records indicate varying numbers of infested units between 2019 and 2025, with the highest being four units infested in 2019, though all were reported as eradicated. While the building has maintained compliance with housing codes through timely correction of violations, the recurring heating system issues and historical bedbug infestations suggest periodic challenges with building systems and pest management.