87-84 165th Street, Queens, NY 11432

The 55-unit, 6-story building at 87-84 165th Street in Jamaica, owned by Rajesh Subraj and constructed in 1937, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there have been recurring problems with heat and hot water systems, with multiple emergency complaints filed in late 2024 and 2025, including a recent complaint just a month ago in June 2025. The building has also faced various plumbing issues in 2025, though inspection access was not granted for these complaints.

Additionally, there are unresolved safety concerns from early 2025 regarding smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and multiple unsanitary conditions related to mold and pests were reported in January 2025, with limited inspection access for verification. The property has several open violations that require attention, including lead paint hazard compliance documentation for multiple apartments (209, 205, 401, 402, and 607) as of June 2024, and two December 2024 violations concerning defective latch assemblies at the 5th story compactor closet doors. An unsafe façade condition was documented in 2021, with an associated $10,000 penalty, and the building's elevator service has been a recurring concern, with an active complaint filed in June 2025 regarding single-device elevator service.

While the building has maintained a clean pest record in recent annual reports (2019-2024), previous inspections in 2010-2014 indicated some rodent activity that was subsequently addressed. The property has demonstrated some compliance with various regulations, as evidenced by the certification of repairs in 2025, though several violations from 2022 regarding energy benchmarking and display requirements remain relevant. The building's management history shows a pattern of recurring maintenance issues, particularly regarding building systems and safety equipment, with varying degrees of compliance demonstrated during inspections and follow-up requests.