173-12 89th Avenue, Queens, NY 11432

The 3-unit, 3-story residential building at 173-12 89th Avenue, owned by Jasmin Bokhari, has a significant history of maintenance issues and code violations since its construction in 2006. Most recently, in May 2025, there were complaints regarding heat and hot water issues affecting the entire building, though HPD was unable to gain access for inspection. The building has consistently failed to file required annual bedbug reports in accordance with HPD regulations from 2021 through 2024, and violations remain open from these inspection dates.

A concerning pattern emerged in late 2022 when multiple violations were recorded, including illegal conversion issues with work done without permits in the cellar, creating unauthorized additional rooms and electrical installations, as well as various safety concerns such as broken exit doors, non-self-closing doors, and a hazardous storm door condition on the third floor. These violations resulted in penalties totaling $7,500, though records show they were marked as resolved. The building has also faced scrutiny regarding its occupancy status, with illegal conversion complaints filed in 2021 and 2022, though one vacate order was fully rescinded in March 2024.

A rodent inspection conducted in November 2013 was passed, indicating compliance at that time. The most recent construction and illegal conversion complaints from 2021-2022 were investigated, with the December 2022 violation regarding the number of families occupying the building noting that it was approved as a 3-family dwelling across three floors with a cellar designated for recreation and mechanical use. The building's history shows recurring pattern of maintenance issues and regulatory non-compliance, particularly concerning safety requirements and unit modifications, though many earlier violations appear to have been resolved or closed.