114-06 Jamaica Avenue, Queens, NY 11418

This three-story, two-family brick house at 114-06 Jamaica Avenue in Richmond Hill, built in 1930, has experienced several notable maintenance issues over recent years. The building has had three separate heat and hot water complaints between 2021 and 2025, including two in early 2021 affecting the entire building and at least one in late 2021 that was specific to an apartment.

More recently, in January 2025, there was a fire escape safety complaint that was investigated by HPD but found not to violate housing laws. The building has an active violation from June 2023 regarding the failure to file 2021 external low-pressure inspection documentation, and a B-class housing maintenance violation from May 2018 concerning a rodent infestation in the second-floor apartment, with subsequent inspections showing both rat activity and compliance issues related to pests that year.

Additional historical context includes an Environmental Control Board violation from February 2018, which was resolved with a $1,000 penalty, regarding an obstructed exit passageway on the third floor that was being blocked by various items including gym equipment and furniture. There were also two Department of Buildings complaints in 2021 - one regarding excessive debris and another concerning work permits - though inspections for both complaints found no violations. The property, owned by Neeru Bala, has had its share of maintenance issues particularly related to heating systems and safety features, with the most recent concerns focusing on fire safety and compliance matters.