87-29 143rd Street, Queens, NY 11435

The property at 87-29 143rd Street in Briarwood, owned by Bernard Dowd, is a three-story, six-unit New Law tenement building constructed in 1931. The building has a concerning pattern of maintenance issues, with multiple active violations and a history of problems that suggests persistent maintenance challenges. Most notably, there are currently open violations from 2021 through 2024 related to the failure to file annual bedbug reports (which remain unresolved and are classified as "A" violations).

The building also has multiple open violations from 2019 through 2024 concerning the failure to file required external low-pressure inspections, with the most recent violation issued in September 2024. A significant cluster of complaints and violations occurred in February-March 2021, including safety issues with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, electrical problems (wiring and outlets), door repairs, and pest problems, though most of these complaints were closed after inspection. More recent inspections in 2020 highlighted various building maintenance issues, particularly in the second-floor (2F) apartment, including problems with electrical outlets, smoke detectors, doors, and pest infestations.

The building also has an active violation from 2024 regarding an improperly secured fire escape drop ladder shoe. Despite these ongoing issues, the building had one successful rodent inspection in April 2010. The persistent pattern of violations and maintenance issues documented over the years suggests ongoing challenges with building maintenance and compliance with housing regulations.