169-09 Jamaica Avenue, Queens, NY 11432

169-09 Jamaica Avenue is a 4-unit, 3-story residential building constructed in 1910, currently owned by Shawn Sharif. The property has experienced several recurring maintenance issues in recent years, most notably a cluster of complaints in August 2024 regarding various building conditions including roofing problems, water leaks, door issues, intercom system malfunction, ceiling and wall deterioration, and pest-related unsanitary conditions. These complaints were particularly concerning as they were classified as emergencies but were closed due to the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) being unable to gain access for inspection.

A previous concerning incident occurred in May 2024 when there was an emergency heat and hot water issue affecting the entire building, though tenants reported the problem was resolved upon HPD's arrival. The building has a documented history of violations and maintenance issues in recent years, including multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations. Notably, between January and March 2022, several violations were documented in Apartment 3F, including problems with a smoke detector, plastered surfaces, wood floor, electrical outlets, door self-closing mechanism, and the need for proper painting.

While there have been bedbug reporting requirements from 2021-2025, records show consistent reporting of zero infested units during these periods. The property has also maintained compliance with rodent inspections, passing inspections conducted in 2010, 2013, and 2014. The building's recent history suggests ongoing maintenance challenges, with particular attention needed to address the recurring nature of the August 2024 complaints and the access issues experienced by HPD during their investigation.