146-15 Jamaica Avenue, Queens, NY 11435

This three-story, two-family house located at 146-15 Jamaica Avenue in the Jamaica neighborhood was built in 1931 and is currently owned by Jose Guzman. The building has recently experienced some concerning issues, most notably a serious incident in July 2024 when a 5x5 foot section of drywall ceiling collapsed in a ground-floor commercial space, injuring two people and resulting in a $12,500 violation due to long-term water damage, mold, and structural concerns.

The building has multiple active violations related to the failure to file required external low-pressure inspections from 2018 through 2023, indicating potential safety equipment maintenance lapses. Historical heating system issues were reported in October 2022, with multiple tenants complaining about heat and hot water problems, though regulatory agencies had difficulty gaining access for proper inspection.

On the positive side, the building has maintained a consistent record of passing rodent inspections between 2010 and 2017, suggesting good pest management practices during that period. However, the most recent violations and lack of documented inspection compliance for multiple years raise significant concerns about current maintenance practices and building safety oversight. The property has been minimally documented with no known residential violations, but the commercial space's structural issues and the pattern of ignored safety system maintenance requirements are noteworthy.