135-20 Jamaica Avenue, Queens, NY 11418

135-20 Jamaica Avenue is a 3-story, 3-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1931 in Richmond Hill, currently owned by 116 Jamaica Ave Corp. The building has experienced persistent heat and hot water issues, particularly between 2020-2022, with multiple emergency complaints filed by tenants for both entire building and individual apartment problems. Significant maintenance issues were documented in 2022, particularly in apartment 2F, including multiple violations for peeling paint, plaster damage, and lead-based paint hazards, though these are classified as "Open" and their current status requires confirmation.

The building has also seen various water-related problems, including a notable heavy flow water leak complaint in September 2021. Recent concerns include two active bedbug report violations from 2022 and 2023, though these appear to be administrative in nature. The property has undergone regular rodent inspections in 2024, with bait applied consistently throughout the year, suggesting active management of pest control issues.

A violation was issued in June 2023 for failure to file the 2021 external low-pressure inspection, and there were multiple food-related incidents reported to DOHMH between 2021 and 2025, including food spoilage and contamination cases. The building's history shows a pattern of access issues during inspections, particularly during heat/hot water complaints, where inspectors were unable to gain access to verify the reported problems. While some basic maintenance issues have been addressed over time, the persistence of certain violations, particularly regarding bedbug reporting and the lead paint hazard in 2F, indicates ongoing compliance challenges.