170-15 Jamaica Avenue, Queens, NY 11432

The 2-family house at 170-15 Jamaica Avenue in Jamaica, built in 1931 and currently owned by Gamal Saeidi, has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues over the past few years, with the most recent incidents occurring in July 2023 affecting the entire building. These complaints have been documented through multiple 311 service requests and Housing Maintenance Code complaints, most recently involving violations related to hot water provision and carbon monoxide detector maintenance in the third-floor apartment, as well as a roach infestation issue.

The building has a documented history of heat and hot water problems, with similar complaints in January and February 2021, though some of these complaints were closed without inspection access to units. Despite the ongoing maintenance challenges, the building has consistently passed rodent inspections over the past 14 years, with the most recent passing inspection in January 2024.

The property has experienced multiple heating system failures, with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development issuing violations during inspections, particularly in July 2023 when both a Class B violation for carbon monoxide detectors and a Class C violation for hot water issues were recorded, in addition to an open Class B violation for a roach infestation. The combination of these issues suggests persistent maintenance challenges, particularly regarding building systems and pest control, though recent rodent inspections indicate effective management of one aspect of building maintenance.