101-21 Jamaica Avenue, Queens, NY 11418

The three-story, four-unit building at 101-21 Jamaica Avenue in Richmond Hill, owned by Elliot Zaretsky, has experienced several maintenance issues over recent years. Most recently, in early 2025, there were complaints about a slow water leak and flooring issues, with HPD inspections resulting in no violations for the water leak, though an inspection of the flooring could not be completed.

In December 2021, the building had significant heat and hot water issues, affecting the entire structure, but these were reportedly resolved. The property has also faced challenges with building facade maintenance, particularly noted in 2019 when violations were recorded regarding excessive debris and defective facade conditions, including vertical cracks, open joints, and loose/spalled areas.

More concerning is the active status of multiple violations issued in 2023 for failure to file external low-pressure inspections for the years 2019-2022, indicating potential safety concerns regarding the building's infrastructure. Historical data shows previous plumbing issues, including a complaint about defective/leaking systems in March 2020, though inspectors were unable to gain access to verify the problem. While some past violations were resolved, the current cluster of unaddressed external low-pressure inspection violations from 2023 represents the most pressing documented concerns regarding building maintenance and compliance with safety regulations.