166-40 89th Avenue, Queens, NY 11432

The 8-story, 109-unit building at 166-40 89th Avenue in Jamaica, owned by Blackstone Arms Associates, has experienced several maintenance issues over the past few years. Most recently, in September 2023, multiple complaints were filed regarding unsanitary conditions, including pest infestations and mold, along with issues related to walls, appliances, and doors. Among these, violations were specifically documented for a roach infestation in apartment 6G.

Looking back to 2022, the building faced challenges with heat and hot water systems, affecting both individual apartments and the entire building, though these issues were verified as corrected by HPD during inspections. In 2021, several apartments (7B, 7E, 7G, 7H, 7I, 7K, and 8K) were found to have lead-based paint hazards that required proper documentation and remediation, which was subsequently certified by the owner. The building's management has shown some responsiveness to maintenance issues, as evidenced by the closing of complaints and violations, though there have been instances where inspectors could not gain access to verify reported problems.

The property has maintained an empty record for bedbug infestations over the past three years (2021-2024), with only one confirmed case in 2020. Historical inspection records from 2010, 2013, and 2014 show consistent passing results for rodent inspections, indicating some level of attention to pest control. A Department of Buildings violation regarding energy benchmarking was dismissed in 2019 after confirmation of submission. The building's maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with both pest control and compliance with housing maintenance codes, particularly regarding lead paint and unsanitary conditions, though recent years have shown fewer persistent infestation problems.