88-49 161st Street, Queens, NY 11432

88-49 161st Street in Jamaica is a 2-story, 8-unit residential building constructed in 1935 and currently owned by Shimmie Horn. The property has experienced several notable issues over recent years, with the most significant concerns centering around building systems and structural elements. In 2024, there were multiple complaints investigated, including reports of building shaking and construction concerns, though these were ultimately found to have no violations.

The building currently has an active violation from 2023 related to failure to file 2020 external low-pressure inspection documentation. Earlier violations from 2020-2022 included issues with an unregistered boiler, which resulted in a $625 penalty, and unsafe conditions with water risers across stairways, though these have since been resolved. The building has maintained a consistent record of bedbug monitoring with no reported infestations or eradications in the past three years (2021-2024), and all recent bedbug reports have shown zero affected units.

Historical records show successful rodent inspections in 2010, 2013, and 2014. The property underwent significant scrutiny in 2022 during semi-annual homeless shelter inspections, with violations noted for plumbing and construction matters, though these were addressed through Oath Violations. There was also an occupancy violation related to unauthorized use of common areas, as well as a violation for a separated leader riser (gutter drain) in 2022 that resulted in a $312 penalty. The building's condition has been regularly monitored, with permits issued in 2020 for unspecified work, and recent observations in 2024 noted potential concerns with a nearby building's facade rather than this property's own structure.