87-75 148th Street, Queens, NY 11435

The three-story, seven-unit building at 87-75 148th Street in Jamaica, owned by Gloria Montalvo, has a notable history of maintenance issues and violations since its construction as a New Law Tenement in 1931. Most concerning is the current status of open violations as of 2024, including an outstanding requirement to file annual bedbug reports and a violation related to the self-closing doors at the vestibule on the 1st story.

The building has also shown recurring issues with safety systems, as evidenced by multiple emergency complaints in 2023 regarding door/window issues, and violations in July 2023 related to missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in apartment 4, though these were subsequently addressed and certified as corrected in August 2023. The property has experienced a pattern of plumbing and maintenance issues, particularly in late 2021 and early 2022, with multiple complaints involving sinks, appliances (including a refrigerator and gas range), and various other maintenance problems. There were also periods of concern regarding heat and hot water in January 2021, though access for inspection was not granted.

While there have been improvements in some areas, such as the verification of corrections for various complaints in early 2021, the building still faces challenges with timely violation resolution and maintenance compliance. Historical records show the property has passed rodent inspections in 2014, with more frequent failures in 2013, indicating significant pest control challenges at that time. Recent filings show no bedbug infestations reported between November 2021 and October 2022, suggesting improved pest management in recent years.