89-46 164Th Street, Queens, NY 11432

The 12-story, 174-unit residential building at 89-46 164th Street in Jamaica, owned by Ira Lichtiger and constructed in 2018, has experienced several recurring issues with heat and hot water systems since early 2024 through 2025, including three separate complaints in March 2025 and one in October 2024 that resulted in violations. The building has also faced multiple water-related problems, as evidenced by several emergency water leak complaints between December 2023 and August 2024, including both heavy and slow leaks. A significant cluster of health and safety concerns emerged in 2024, with reports of chemical gases/odors, pest issues, mold, and unsanitary conditions, though most of these investigations resulted in no violations being found.

The property underwent various construction phases and improvements from 2020-2022, during which time there were multiple safety-related complaints that led to temporary stop work orders and violations regarding elevator maintenance and worker safety. The building's maintenance history shows a mix of resolved and ongoing issues, with violations being documented for problems including broken fire-retardant material in the 12th story public hall, hot water issues in specific apartments, and various repair needs in common areas. Notably, there have been no complaints or reports of bedbug infestations since 2022, and recent inspections for rodent activity have generally passed, with the most recent inspection in July 2024 showing compliance.

The property has maintained its building permits and compliance with Department of Buildings requirements, though there were instances of missed deadlines for energy benchmarking reports in 2020 and 2021, which were subsequently dismissed. The building's history includes several safety-related incidents during construction in 2021-2022, with multiple complaints about site conditions endangering workers, though most inspections found no violations at the time. Environmental Control Board violations from this period included issues with elevator maintenance and failure to maintain proper documentation, for which fines were imposed but later resolved. The property's management has shown responsiveness to most reported issues, as evidenced by the closure of numerous complaints through repairs and inspections, though some recurring problems, particularly regarding heat and water systems, suggest ongoing infrastructure challenges.