88-05 171st Street, Queens, NY 11432

The 81-unit, 6-story building at 88-05 171st Street in Jamaica, owned by Jairaj Sobhraj and constructed in 1959, has experienced several maintenance issues and violations in recent years. Most notably, in early 2025, multiple HPD complaints were filed regarding heating/hot water problems and intercom system failures, with violations issued requiring corrective action.

The property has also faced persistent pest control challenges, with emergency and non-emergency complaints about unsanitary conditions related to pests recorded in 2025. A significant cluster of violations was documented in apartment 6D during a March 2024 inspection, including issues with carbon monoxide detectors, wooden floor repairs, ventilation fan problems, water leaks, mold, and pest infestations, though these were subsequently certified as corrected. The building's maintenance history shows regular inspections and attempts to address building systems and safety requirements, including multiple permit applications and inspections for energy efficiency and safety compliance between 2018-2023.

Recent Dept of Buildings complaints from 2025 regarding construction work, after-hours activities, and possible renovations suggest ongoing work at the property, with several inspection attempts resulting in access issues. While the building has maintained a bedbug-free record since 2018 according to filings, it has faced multiple violations related to energy efficiency reporting and boiler inspections over the past several years, though most of these were ultimately dismissed or resolved as the required documents were submitted. The property's maintenance record indicates a mix of successfully addressed issues and recurring problems that periodically affect resident comfort and safety.