89-17 170th Street, Queens, NY 11432

The three-story, seven-unit residential building at 89-17 170th Street in Jamaica, currently owned by Khurshid Anwar, has faced recurring maintenance and safety issues over the past several years. Most recently, in May 2025, multiple complaints were filed and some violations were issued related to various issues including walls, doors, plumbing, and electrical problems, with emergency status assigned to issues involving mold, cabinets, and a sink. There have been persistent access issues preventing complete inspections by HPD in recent months.

The building has a documented history of pest problems, with multiple violations regarding mice and roach infestations, particularly affecting the basement apartment (2GBASE) as of December 2023, and earlier complaints about mold and unsanitary conditions. Safety concerns were highlighted in 2023-2024, with violations related to leaky faucets, defective smoke detectors, and inadequate carbon monoxide detection in the basement apartment. The property has undergone several inspections and faced various violations since 2010, including a significant violation in 2024 regarding flower pots obstructing fire escapes.

While the building's bedbug reports from 2020-2023 show no infestations, rodent inspections have produced mixed results, with some failures noted in 2010, 2012, and 2018. Historical complaints about boiler issues were recorded in 2021, with at least one resulting in an Oath Violation. The property has also experienced multiple maintenance code violations requiring repairs and abatement of various conditions, though many of these appear to have been ultimately resolved. The pattern of repeated complaints and inspection access issues in 2025, particularly regarding multiple building systems and sanitary conditions, suggests ongoing maintenance challenges at this property.