89-44 162nd Street, Queens, NY 11432

The 43-unit, 8-story building at 89-44 162nd Street in Jamaica, owned by Douglas Ciampa, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, in 2025, there were multiple unresolved complaints regarding appliances (including electric/gas ranges and refrigerators), plumbing issues with bathtubs/showers, and a mold problem, all of which HPD inspectors were unable to access to verify conditions. These complaints were all closed between June 2025 through August 2025 due to lack of access. Earlier in 2025, the building experienced multiple heat/hot water complaints that were resolved promptly within a few days.

The building's maintenance history reveals recurring issues with building systems and compliance. In late 2024, there were two notable complaints regarding the Certificate of Occupancy and elevator service, though both were closed without findings of violation. Between 2019-2024, the building faced several Housing Maintenance Code violations, including elevator safety concerns, facade maintenance issues, and various safety system requirements. The building has also shown a pattern of bedbug infestations over the past six years, though recent reports (2023-2024) indicate no current infestations.

Nov 2023 marked an inspection of "exterior building facade and appurtenances" that yielded a $12,500 penalty, though the penalty status currently shows as $0.00 due. The building's compliance history shows a mix of resolved and dismissed violations, with many related to self-closing doors, fire safety systems, and various building maintenance requirements. The property has consistently passed rodent inspections between 2010-2014, and a 2020 sidewalk shed permit was issued and documented. While there have been multiple violations and safety concerns over the years, many have been resolved or dismissed, though the pattern of recent complaints suggests ongoing maintenance challenges.