119-02 91st Avenue, Queens, NY 11418

The 4-story, 38-unit building at 119-02 91st Avenue in Richmond Hill, owned by Manoochehr Shahabi, was built in 1925 as a New Law tenement and has experienced significant maintenance challenges in recent years. Most notably, as of 2025, there are multiple open violations in apartment 2F related to mold, pest infestations (mice and roaches), and various repair needs including wall and ceiling maintenance, bathroom tiles, and hardwood flooring issues. The building has also recently faced electrical system concerns, as evidenced by multiple HPD violations issued in May 2025 for window frames, electrical outlets, and lighting.

The property has a documented history of bedbug infestations, with the most recent reports from late 2024 showing infested units that were subsequently treated. Additional maintenance issues in 2025 included plumbing concerns with bathtubs/showers and various problems with walls, ceilings, and floors, though many of these complaints were closed without violations being issued. The building's recent history shows an ongoing struggle with maintaining basic living conditions, including electrical systems, plumbing, and pest control. While some issues have been addressed through inspections and violations, others remain open requiring attention.

The property has passed rodent inspections in 2024, though it failed previous inspections in 2015-2019. The building's age and maintenance history suggest ongoing challenges with preserving basic habitability standards, as evidenced by the pattern of complaints and violations over the past several years. A significant portion of the recent complaints relate to units that were either inaccessible to inspectors or resulted in no violations being issued, though multiple violations requiring correction have been documented. The presence of both current violations and a history of pest infestations, moisture issues, and various maintenance problems suggests persistent building system challenges that affect resident quality of life.