161-65 86th Avenue, Queens, NY 11432

The 2-story, 6-unit building at 161-65 86th Avenue in Jamaica Hills, owned by Chandresh Patel, has experienced recurring maintenance issues since 2019. The property, constructed in 1984, has documented multiple plumbing problems, particularly affecting bathroom facilities, including heavy water leaks, bathtub/shower issues, and more general plumbing concerns. Notably, in September 2019, there was a cluster of emergency complaints involving water leaks, mold, and ceiling conditions, followed by several housing maintenance code complaints that same month concerning flooring, windows, and various plumbing issues.

The building has also faced ongoing infrastructure challenges, with violations recorded between 2019 and 2020 primarily affecting basement apartment 1A. These included problems with mold, water leaks, plaster surfaces, and various maintenance issues requiring attention. A particularly concerning violation from September 2019 indicated a mouse infestation in the basement bathroom.

More recently, the building has maintained an active bedbug reporting record, with the most recent filing in 2024 indicating zero infested units between November 2022 and October 2023, suggesting successful management of this particular issue. While some violations have been closed, several remain open or were marked "no action requested" as of the latest inspections, indicating ongoing maintenance requirements. The building's management has generally responded to complaints, as evidenced by closed status of many service requests, though the frequency and nature of these issues suggest persistent maintenance challenges.