124-15 Jamaica Avenue, Queens, NY 11418

The 3-story, 3-unit building at 124-15 Jamaica Avenue in Richmond Hill, owned by Yosef Muladzhanov and constructed in 1931, has experienced persistent maintenance issues over recent years. Most notably, there is an ongoing pattern of waste management concerns, with unsanitary garbage/recycling storage conditions being reported and investigated by HPD in both 2024 and 2023, though no housing violations were found in these inspections. The building has also faced significant pest management challenges, particularly evidenced by violations in 2023 and 2022 related to infestations in apartment 3F.

Other documented issues include water leaks, wall maintenance problems, and a heat/hot water outage in 2021 affecting the entire building, which was reportedly resolved promptly. The property has a concerning history of rodent control challenges, with multiple inspections between 2018 and 2022 revealing rat activity, though some subsequent inspections showed compliance. Notably, there were four illegal conversion complaints filed between 2018 and 2020, with varying outcomes related to access during inspections.

The building has also been subject to various Environmental Control Board violations regarding facade maintenance and compliance with commissioner orders, though most of these have been resolved with no penalties imposed. Current open violations from May 2023 remain for apartment 3F, including problems with pest infestations and wall paint conditions. While some historical violations related to lead paint and radiator issues have been resolved, the recurring nature of certain maintenance problems suggests ongoing challenges with building upkeep.