87-20 175th Street, Queens, NY 11432

The 90-unit, 6-story residential building at 87-20 175th Street in Jamaica, owned by Hardeo Singh and constructed in 1961, has experienced several maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there have been recurring water leak problems, with three separate incidents recorded in July 2023 (heavy flow and slow leaks), leading to violations being issued, particularly affecting apartment 5G's ceilings. The building faced heat and hot water issues in March 2023, though residents reported restoration of services during the inspection.

Recent pest control concerns are evident, with multiple HPD complaints in early 2025 regarding unsanitary conditions and pests, though inspections were unable to be completed. The building has undergone three rodent inspections since 2013, with the most recent in July 2025 passing inspection. Administrative compliance issues are documented, including violations related to benchmarking reports and elevator service requirements.

Open violations from 2023 include issues with water leaks and ceiling conditions in apartment 5G, while past violations were addressed regarding self-closing doors in various areas, including the fire escape and public hall, during a comprehensive inspection in late 2022. The building's management has consistently filed bedbug reports showing zero infestations from 2020 through 2024, indicating effective pest control measures, and a Department of Buildings inspection in 2025 regarding illegal conversions resulted in a follow-up violation being served. While the property has had its share of maintenance challenges, recent inspections have shown improvements in rodent control and building systems, though some open violations relating to water damage and administrative requirements from 2023 remain on record.