172-27 Jamaica Avenue, Queens, NY 11432

The 3-unit residential building at 172-27 Jamaica Avenue in Jamaica, Queens, owned by Christopher Persaud, has a documented history spanning several years with varying maintenance and safety concerns. Most recently, in 2023, there was a power outage incident investigated by HPD that began in March and was closed in August, during which no violations were found. The building requires attention to its entrance security, as evidenced by an August 2023 violation regarding a damaged plexi-glass panel at the main entrance.

Previously, in December 2018, there were multiple violations including a carbon monoxide detector issue in both the second and third-floor apartments, and a mouse infestation problem in the third-floor apartment that were subsequently resolved in early 2019. The building has experienced recurring issues with unauthorized conversions, with three separate complaints filed between 2021 and 2024, all resulting in access denial during inspection attempts. On a positive note, recent bedbug reports for the periods November 2023-October 2024 and November 2022-October 2023 show no infestations.

Rodent inspections in 2017 resulted in passes, though there was one initial failure noted in November 2013. The property also has an active building permit from August 2019 for unspecified work. While the building has experienced various maintenance issues over the years, many of these have been addressed and resolved, though some persistent patterns of access difficulties for inspections remain notable, particularly regarding unauthorized unit modifications.