88-50 162nd Street, Queens, NY 11432

The 4-unit, 2-story building at 88-50 162nd Street in Jamaica, owned by Shazam Karim, has experienced recurring maintenance issues throughout 2024, particularly between April and December. Most notably, there were multiple incidents involving heat and hot water outages, cooking gas problems, and electrical issues, including a power outage in December 2024 that resulted in violations from the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD).

The building currently has several open violations from a December 2024 inspection, including serious concerns about an acoustic tile ceiling in the cellar, an unauthorized cooking space with electrical hot plate, and multiple deficiencies in the first-floor apartment (1STFLO) related to hot water supply, carbon monoxide detection, smoke detection, window functionality, electrical outlets, and safety systems. An active Department of Buildings complaint regarding illegal conversion was filed in December 2024 but access could not be gained for inspection.

The property's maintenance history shows a mix of compliance and non-compliance in various inspections, with significant rodent activity noted in 2010 and 2012, though more recent inspections from 2014 and beyond generally passed. While there were no bedbug infestations reported between 2019-2020, the building's current condition suggests ongoing maintenance challenges requiring attention. The most serious recent issues involve heat/hot water systems, electrical systems, and safety device functionality, particularly in the 1STFLO apartment where multiple violations were documented.