89-21 153rd Street, Queens, NY 11432

The 6-story, 42-unit building at 89-21 153rd Street in Jamaica, owned by Kenneth Subraj, has experienced several significant issues in recent years, particularly concerning heating system reliability and pest control. In early 2025, there was a notable cluster of heat and hot water complaints, with multiple reports between January and February indicating building-wide failures, though most were resolved promptly when heat and hot water were restored. More recently, in April 2025, there was an unsanitary condition complaint related to pests, which resulted in an HPD inspector being unable to gain access for inspection, leading to the complaint's closure without confirmation of resolution.

The building has also faced various infrastructure challenges, including a Department of Buildings violation in 2022 regarding elevator fire safety equipment, and multiple closed violations related to heating and cooling system access, fire escape conditions, and individual apartment maintenance issues between 2020 and 2024. While the property has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements (showing zero infestation cases from 2019-2024), it continues to grapple with occasional pest issues as evidenced by the recent service request. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of both emergency response and routine inspections, with several instances of housing maintenance code violations being successfully closed after appropriate repairs.

In 2024, for example, multiple violations were addressed including pest infestations in Apartment A4, defective bathroom fixtures, and fire escape repairs. The property has undergone various permitted work including elevator and maintenance upgrades between 2020 and 2022, with several permits being issued for improvements to building systems. Historical data from 2018 to 2020 shows regular tenant safety inspections were conducted, with most finding no significant violations, though there were instances of "Work Without a Permit" complaints in both 2021 and 2024 that resulted in inspection access issues. The building appears to have a routine maintenance schedule, with regular inspections and prompt responses to emergency complaints, though the recent cluster of heating issues and ongoing pest management challenges suggest some maintenance areas may require continued attention.