90-05 161st Street, Queens, NY 11432

The 43-unit, 8-story apartment building at 90-05 161st Street in Jamaica, constructed in 2003 and currently owned by Douglas Ciampa, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past few years. Most recently, in 2024-2025, there was a complaint about unsanitary garbage/recycling storage, though an HPD inspection found no housing law violations. The building has a documented history of heat and hot water issues, with multiple emergency complaints in late 2021 and early 2022, though these conditions were reportedly resolved.

Between 2022 and 2024, there were several maintenance concerns including air quality issues (chemical vapors), water leaks (both slow and heavy flow), and various maintenance problems requiring repairs and repainting, particularly in apartment 8L. The building has faced ongoing challenges with its elevator system, with multiple complaints about "multiple devices" between 2019 and 2025, though most inspections found no violations or warranted conditions. A 2024 ECB violation noted the failure to submit required parking structure observation reports.

The property has experienced periodic pest issues, with bedbug infestations reported in multiple units between 2019 and 2024, though all infested units were reportedly treated and eradicated. Notable repairs and improvements were documented through various Housing Maintenance Code Violations in 2022, including issues with fire doors, vestibule doors, and the need for maintenance of plastered surfaces and paintings. While the building's current major systems (heating, hot water, elevators) have shown some stability, the property has a pattern of requiring regular maintenance and addressing housing code violations through inspections and complaints. The building's ownership has generally complied with violation resolutions, as evidenced by closed violations and permits being issued for necessary repairs and improvements.