119-16 Jamaica Avenue, Queens, NY 11418

The three-story apartment building at 119-16 Jamaica Avenue in Richmond Hill, owned by Ryszard Ochetal, has experienced several maintenance issues in recent years, with the most significant problems occurring in 2024. Currently, there are multiple open violations in apartment 3F that require attention, including concerns about heating system maintenance (class C), water leaks affecting ceilings and walls (class B), and various safety and maintenance issues such as defective self-closing doors, smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector problems, and pest control concerns involving roaches.

The building has previously faced heating issues affecting the entire structure in late 2021, and there was a water leak complaint in early 2024 that resulted in violations being issued by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). Recent inspections in June 2024 identified several violations that have since been addressed, including the removal of household items blocking egress from fire escapes and the posting of required safety notices regarding gas leaks and housing information.

The property has also undergone some positive changes, including the certification of multiple violations in August 2024 related to fire escape access and safety notice requirements. As of May 2025, there have been no reported bedbug infestations in the building during the most recent reporting period (November 2023 - October 2024), suggesting effective pest management practices in this regard. The current open violations primarily affect only one apartment (3F), while previous systemic issues such as heat and water problems have been resolved through inspections and corrections, though not without impacting resident comfort during the process.