125-14 Jamaica Avenue, Queens, NY 11418

This three-story, two-family house located at 125-14 Jamaica Avenue in Richmond Hill, built in 1920, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past five years. Most notably, in July 2021, apartment 2 received multiple housing maintenance violations, including infestations of roaches and mice, a lack of carbon monoxide detectors, and issues with ceramic tile repairs in both the kitchen and throughout the apartment.

The building has a concerning pattern of access issues for inspections, with multiple HPD and DOB inspections in 2019 showing inspectors unable to gain entry to assess various complaints. These complaints included problems with flooring, electrical lighting, and plumbing in June 2019. Apartment 3 has also been the subject of multiple violations, particularly in June 2019, where issues were documented regarding a broken stove, sink waste line problems, and defective ceramic tiles.

The property owner, Davindranauth Manni, faced an ECB violation in January 2019 related to improper construction of an elevated platform, resulting in a $2,500 penalty. While some violations have been resolved, including the July 2021 pest infestation which was certified as abated in September 2021, there are still several open violations from 2019 related to apartment 3, including issues with the ceiling, ceiling tiles, and plumbing connections. The building's age and the pattern of maintenance issues suggest ongoing challenges with property upkeep, particularly regarding access to the premises for necessary inspections and repairs.