168-36 88th Avenue, Queens, NY 11432

The 79-unit, 6-story building at 168-36 88th Avenue in Jamaica, owned by Lynnette Iglesias and constructed in 1958, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, particularly between late 2023 and 2025. Most notably, there was a structure-damaging incident in April 2025 involving a vehicle impacting the main entry, causing damage to the metal frame and plate glass window. This violation remains active with the Department of Buildings.

The building has faced recurring pest issues, with multiple 311 complaints about unsanitary conditions and pests in 2023-2024, resulting in at least one housing maintenance code violation in April 2024 for roaches and mice infestation in apartment 1D. Other maintenance concerns during this period included heating system problems (both building-wide and apartment-specific), electrical issues, and various plumbing and appliance problems, most of which were addressed without violations or resulted in tenant notifications to file new complaints if conditions persisted. The property maintains an active bedbug control program, with the most recent report from December 2024 showing no infested units for the period 2023-2024. Historical records show a pattern of roach and mouse infestation problems in various units, particularly in 2019-2020.

Building safety features have been a focus of recent violations, including issues with self-closing doors and window guards in apartment 1D, as well as concerns about fire door functionality in the public areas. The elevator system has also been a point of concern, with a complaint about lack of alternate service in December 2024, though no violations were recorded upon inspection. While many of these issues have been addressed or closed through appropriate channels, the recurring nature of some problems, particularly related to pests and heating systems, indicates ongoing maintenance challenges at the property. Recent inspections have generally resulted in violations being documented and subsequently addressed, with the most current issues primarily focused on structural damage and compliance matters.