88-50 163rd Street, Queens, NY 11432

88-50 163rd Street is a two-story, six-unit residential building in Jamaica, Queens, constructed in 1966 and currently owned by Jasbir Thind. The property has experienced persistent pest-related issues over the past several years, with the most recent complaints in 2024 about unsanitary conditions involving pests (with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) unable to gain access for inspection), following multiple similar complaints in 2023 and 2022, some of which led to violations.

Particularly concerning is the concentration of violations noted in April 2023, primarily affecting Apartment 50C, which included issues with rodent infestations (mice and roaches), window frame problems, door issues, and bathroom maintenance concerns. The building's maintenance history shows recurring problems with sanitation, pest control, and basic building systems, with several open violations as of 2023-2024, including a failure to file required annual bedbug reports and issues related to the accumulation of refuse and rubbish in common areas. The property has undergone multiple rodent inspections between 2021 and 2022, all resulting in bait application, though one inspection in April 2022 noted rat activity.

Additional inspections revealed ongoing maintenance challenges, including the need for proper window repairs and various unsanitary conditions. The building's violation history indicates issues with compliance to housing maintenance codes, including requirements for smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector notices. While a Department of Buildings complaint regarding an illegal driveway curb cut in 2021 was closed with no violations found, this appears to be an isolated incident compared to the more systemic issues related to pest control and building maintenance that have persisted over multiple years and multiple agency inspections.