88-40 161st Street, Queens, NY 11432

The 11-story, 80-unit building at 88-40 161st Street in Jamaica, owned by Mirza Rahman, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues since its construction in 2006. The most pressing current concern is an open complaint regarding unsanitary garbage/recycling storage conditions filed in June 2025 with HPD, though this is not the first of its kind for the building. In early 2025, there were multiple service requests related to building systems, including a heat/hot water outage affecting the entire building in January, and issues with door/window conditions and the intercom system in March.

The fall of 2024 brought significant plumbing concerns, with complaints about a steam pipe/riser issue and heavy water leak resulting in HPD violations. The building has also faced challenges with its elevator systems, evidenced by multiple complaints throughout 2024-2025 regarding "multiple devices on property," with varying outcomes from inspections. The property has several active Department of Buildings violations from 2020-2022 related to elevator maintenance and inspection requirements, with associated penalties.

However, there are notable recent concerns in apartment 3D (reported in October 2024) including problems with mold, pest infestations (both mice and roaches), water leaks, and various maintenance issues such as defective doors and an intercom system. While the building has passed rodent inspections consistently from 2010 to 2018, the current conditions suggest ongoing pest control challenges. The property's maintenance record shows a pattern of recurring issues with building systems and safety features, though many complaints are promptly addressed through inspections and repairs, with varying levels of success in resolving underlying problems.