159-05 Hillside Avenue, Queens, NY 11432

The 4-unit, 2-story residential building at 159-05 Hillside Avenue in Jamaica Hills, owned by Syed Ahmad, has experienced several concerning issues over the past 14 years, with the most significant problems relating to rodent infestations and bedbug reporting compliance. The property, built in 1920, has undergone numerous rodent inspections since 2010, with the most recent results showing some improvement: the building passed inspections in 2024 and 2023, though it had documented rat activity in June 2023.

The building has faced persistent challenges with bedbug reporting compliance, receiving violation notices from 2020 to 2024 for failing to file annual bedbug reports as required by HPD rules. Notably, there were also open violations in November 2020 regarding lead-based paint hazard notification and removal of encumbrances on public hall areas. The building's recent history shows some positive developments, as the most recent bedbug reports for 2022-2023 and 2024-2025 indicate zero infested units, suggesting successful eradication efforts.

The property has passed its most recent rodent inspections, and the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene found no violations during the 2021 rodent investigation. However, the historical pattern of rodent activity, as evidenced by multiple inspections showing rat activity between 2019 and 2023, indicates this has been a recurring challenge for the building. While the building has shown improvement in recent years, particularly with bedbug management, the pattern of violations and rodent issues in previous years suggests that residents have faced ongoing challenges with pest management and building maintenance compliance.