88-35 164th Street, Queens, NY 11432

The 162-unit, 6-story building at 88-35 164th Street in Jamaica, owned by Justo Cepeda, has experienced recurring maintenance issues in recent years, with a particular pattern of problems emerging in 2025. The building has faced multiple heat and hot water outages in early 2025, impacting both individual apartments and common areas, though these were generally resolved promptly. More recently, there have been concerns about unsanitary conditions, specifically pest infestations, with violations issued by HPD in May 2025 that require remediation.

The building's infrastructure has also shown signs of strain, with several plumbing-related complaints and violations recorded in 2025, including toilet issues and radiator problems. The property has a documented history of pest issues, as evidenced by recurring complaints in 2024-2025, although recent bedbug reports indicate no infestations in the past three reporting periods from 2021 to 2024. A significant October 2024 inspection revealed multiple violations requiring attention, including water leaks and the need for ceiling repairs in various areas, though these were certified as corrected by November 2024.

The building's elevator system, while receiving regular complaints between 2018-2023, has consistently been found to have no violations upon inspection. Notably, the building has passed rodent inspections in recent years (2022 and 2023), suggesting some improvement in pest management, though earlier years showed more frequent pest-related issues. The property has maintained active compliance with NYC Housing Maintenance Codes, with most violations being closed promptly, though some, like the roach infestation in apartment 6KN from October 2024, demonstrate ongoing challenges with maintaining optimal living conditions.