87-05 168th Street, Queens, NY 11432

87-05 168th Street is a 6-unit, 3-story residential building located in Jamaica Hills, constructed in 1997 and currently owned by 8705 168 Street LLC. The property has experienced several maintenance issues over the years, with the most recent significant concerns involving safety violations in 2024, including missing window guards in apartment 2R (Class C violation) and encroachments in a second-story public hall (Class B violation).

Of particular note are recurring sanitation issues, with multiple reports in 2022 related to pests and mold that HPD was unable to inspect despite multiple complaints being filed on June 7, 2022. The building has been subject to various maintenance violations and inspections, including a 2024 requirement to maintain gas leak safety notices and a 2019 infestation-related violation concerning mice in apartment 2R. The property has a documented history of maintenance challenges, particularly in apartment 2R, which has been the focus of multiple violations and complaints regarding mold, door functionality, and electric systems between 2019 and 2024.

Earlier issues include an illegal conversion violation from 2018 related to unpermitted modifications in apartment 2R, for which a $1,250 penalty was imposed. However, recent bedbug reporting shows zero infestations in the past four filing periods from 2020 to 2024, indicating successful management of this particular pest issue. The building's permit history shows an open permit application from 2020 for unspecified work, though it is unclear from the available data whether this was ultimately approved or completed.