132-02 Jamaica Avenue, Queens, NY 11418

The two-family residential building at 132-02 Jamaica Avenue in Richmond Hill, owned by Joseph Mulvey, was constructed in 1935 and has experienced several significant maintenance and compliance issues in recent years. Most notably, in late 2022, multiple emergency complaints were filed regarding heavy water leaks, electrical wiring problems, and flooring issues, which were subsequently investigated by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) and resulted in violations.

An April 2023 inspection revealed several open violations that require attention, including missing carbon monoxide detectors in Apartment 1, roof leakage issues, broken tiles in the second-story public hall, and defective fire retardant materials in the ceiling. The building has also faced regulatory scrutiny regarding potential illegal uses, with closed complaints in 2022 concerning illegal conversion and unauthorized commercial activity, though no violations were found during inspections.

Of particular concern are the multiple active violations related to external low-pressure inspections, with at least six years' worth of unfiled inspection documentation from 2018 through 2023. There is also an active Environmental Control Board violation (39070795J) from September 2022 regarding failure to conduct or file a final inspection of permitted work, specifically related to a deli shop and its kitchen. While some complaints have been resolved, including a wiring issue that was investigated with no violations found, the building continues to have several open violations that suggest ongoing maintenance and safety oversight challenges.