148-15 89th Avenue, Queens, NY 11435

The 8-story, 69-unit residential building at 148-15 89th Avenue in Jamaica, owned by 89 Ave Realty LLC, was constructed in 2023 and has experienced several notable maintenance issues in its first two years of operation. Most recently, there have been recurring violations of the smoke-free policy, with complaints filed in February 2025 and June 2025 that are either resolved or currently under investigation by the Department of Health.

The building experienced significant heat and hot water outages in January 2025, affecting both individual apartments and common areas, though service was reportedly restored before inspections could be completed. Prior to these recent issues, the building faced various maintenance challenges throughout 2024, including plumbing problems with the bathtub/shower (May), door/window concerns (April), and refrigerator issues (May). The elevator system attracted attention in both April 2024 and through multiple July 2023 complaints regarding its single-device configuration and maintenance, though inspections consistently found no violations.

The Department of Buildings conducted several inspections for various complaints, including allegations of unauthorized work and excessive debris, but in most cases found no violations warranting further action. Notably, the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with official reports for 2023-2024 showing no affected units. While the building has faced multiple maintenance challenges, most complaints have been addressed through inspections, with no violations issued in many cases.