90-19 148th Street, Queens, NY 11435

The 29-unit, 4-story residential building at 90-19 148th Street in Jamaica, owned by Frank Reina, has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues over the past several years, with multiple emergency complaints filed through 311 and HPD. The most recent incidents occurred in April 2025 and March 2025, following a pattern established from 2022 through 2023, where tenants consistently reported heat and hot water outages. While authorities typically found that heat and hot water had been restored by the time of their inspections, this ongoing pattern suggests an unresolved mechanical or maintenance issue. The building, constructed in 1931, has also faced various violations related to safety and compliance requirements.

In late 2022, several violations were recorded regarding the posting of required safety notices, including gas leak procedures, smoke detector requirements, and redirection signage. These were subsequently addressed and closed. The building experienced an emergency situation in 2022 involving blocked fire escapes due to protruding air conditioners on multiple floors, though these violations were also resolved. Other notable issues include a potentially unsafe bulkhead door in 2022 and a 2018 zoning violation concerning an accessory parking area.

However, the building has maintained a clean record for bedbug infestations, with no reported cases in the past five years (2020-2025), and passed recent rodent inspections in 2010, 2012, 2013, and 2014, though there was one failed inspection in January 2012. The property, which also underwent a transition in ownership from C&F Realty LLC as evidenced by an illegal conversion complaint in late 2021, has seen various maintenance code violations and emergency complaints over the years. While many historical violations have been addressed and closed, the recurring heat and hot water issues in 2022-2025 remain the most significant ongoing concern. The building's regulatory compliance has improved over time, with violations related to safety notices and emergency procedures being addressed through certifications in early 2023.