172-20 90th Avenue, Queens, NY 11432

The 28-unit, 4-story residential building at 172-20 90th Avenue in Jamaica, constructed in 1924, has experienced significant maintenance and safety issues in recent months. Most notably, the building is currently subject to multiple open lead paint violations in apartments B5 and D5, as well as several emergency maintenance issues including ongoing problems with windows (frames and panes) and plumbing fixtures. Between February 2025 and March 2025, there were multiple heating and hot water complaints, some affecting the entire building, though inspections often found these issues had been resolved by the time of inspection.

The building has also faced rodent control challenges, with multiple inspections in 2024 showing rat activity, requiring repeated bait applications. Recent inspections and complaint records indicate persistent maintenance challenges, particularly involving doors, windows, and plumbing systems. Three apartments (B5, D5, and another unspecified unit) have documented issues with window frames, panes, and door functionality.

There are also several active complaints regarding improper drainage and water retention issues. While the building has maintained a bedbug-free status for the past three reporting periods (2022-2025), the environmental records show concerns about heating system maintenance and compliance with filing requirements, including an active ECB violation for failure to file a Certificate of Correction from 2023. The property management has responded to many complaints by either making repairs or indicating that the reported issues had been resolved, though there are notable instances where inspectors were unable to gain access for verification.