148-48 88th Avenue, Queens, NY 11435

The 100-unit, 6-story building at 148-48 88th Avenue in Jamaica, owned by Jairaj Sobhraj and constructed in 1954, has experienced several concerning issues in 2025. Most notably, between March and April 2025, there was a significant and recurring problem with heat and hot water throughout the entire building, with multiple complaints filed during this period. More recently, in June 2025, there have been reports of electrical wiring issues, ceiling plaster problems, and mold-related sanitary conditions, all classified as emergencies.

The building has also faced various maintenance challenges, including plumbing problems (radiator issues) and door/water leak concerns in May 2025, as well as ongoing issues with garbage/recycling storage and pest control. Looking at the building's historical data, there have been some persistent elevator reliability concerns, with multiple complaints recorded between 2019 and 2024 about single-device service and no alternate service, though inspections often found no violations. The property has also had to address various Housing Maintenance Code violations, including issues with self-closing doors in compactor areas, fire exit doors, and multiple other maintenance requirements, though many of these violations have been closed after correction.

Notably, there are currently two active ECB violations from April 2023 related to access issues for a mandatory safety inspection, each carrying a penalty of $6,250. While the building has maintained a good record in recent rodent inspections, consistently passing inspections from 2012 through 2024, and has shown no evidence of bedbug infestations in the past several years, the recent pattern of heat/hot water and moisture-related issues suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. The property also had some regulatory violations related to energy efficiency reporting in 2021-2022, though these were eventually dismissed.