164-03 89th Avenue, Queens, NY 11432

164-03 89th Avenue is a 6-story, 36-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1924, currently owned by Jairaj Sobhraj. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues, with emergencies reported in January 2024 and December 2023 affecting either individual apartments or the entire building. Most recently, in December 2024, there were multiple complaints and violations related to wall conditions, with HPD inspections documenting both paint/plaster issues and problems with electrical outlets and appliances. A notable cluster of violations was recorded in early 2024 concerning Apartment 6C, including problems with mold, pest infestations (roaches and mice), and smoke detector issues, all of which were subsequently certified as corrected.

The building has a history of elevator service interruptions, with complaints recorded in 2020 and 2023 regarding single device service and no alternate service, though inspections found no violations at those times. There have been multiple issues with building security and egress systems, particularly in 2020, when violations were issued for locked exits and improper hardware use, resulting in penalties. The property faced significant maintenance challenges in 2021-2022, with several ECB violations related to building code compliance and emergency access. However, all these violations have been resolved according to the latest records.

The building has maintained a clean record for bedbugs, with no reported infestations in the past six years, and completed rodent inspections in 2018 showed initial bait applications, which subsequently passed inspections. Compliance with energy efficiency regulations has been demonstrated through timely reporting and inspections, though there were occasional lapses requiring correction notices. The most recent inspection data shows ongoing maintenance issues, particularly regarding wall conditions and electrical systems, while historical data indicates a pattern of heat/hot water problems and security concerns. The building's management has generally addressed violations once cited, as evidenced by the resolution of various ECB and housing maintenance code violations.