88-40 89th Avenue, Queens, NY 11432

The 4-story, 19-unit tenement building at 88-40 89th Avenue in Jamaica, owned by Christopher Mahabir, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, in January 2025, there was a heat and hot water outage affecting the entire building, though these services were reportedly restored during HPD's investigation.

Between March and June 2023, multiple maintenance issues were reported through 311, including problems with windows, doors, walls, floors, and water leaks, but HPD was unable to gain access for inspection in these cases. The building has also had some concerning violations noted during a recent October 2024 inspection, including one in Apartment B4 regarding peeling paint in the kitchen and hallway, and several safety-related issues such as defective self-closing doors in public areas and missing window guards. The property has generally maintained compliance with bedbug regulations, with no reported infestations in the past five years (2019-2024).

In addition to the maintenance issues, the building has undergone Local Law 188/17 compliance inspections, with the most recent ones in October 2024 showing no violations requiring enforcement action. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of various issues requiring attention, with some problems persisting through the complaint resolution process. While some recent violations have been promptly addressed (as evidenced by the October 2024 inspection), the recurring nature of heating and general maintenance complaints suggests ongoing challenges with building systems and upkeep.