168-29 Hillside Avenue, Queens, NY 11432

The two-family house at 168-29 Hillside Avenue in Jamaica Hills, owned by James Demetriou, has experienced numerous regulatory interactions primarily involving its food establishment operations. Between 2022 and 2024, there were multiple Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) complaints related to food safety, including issues with permits, kitchen conditions, and rodent/insect presence.

The building has also faced several electrical concerns, with two electrical wiring-related complaints in late 2023, one of which resulted in an Oath violation being served. While most recent complaints have been closed or administratively addressed, there are two active Environmental Control Board violations from September 2023 related to electrical installation with a $4,000 penalty, and a violation for failure to file external low-pressure inspections dating back to June 2023. The Department of Buildings (DOB) records show multiple inspections in late 2023, including investigations into plumbing work, electrical issues, and construction concerns, though most of these inspections found no violations warranting further action.

Historical records from 2021-2022 indicate previous complaints regarding illegal conversions and debris issues. The building's permit history shows several electrical work permits were issued between 2018 and 2020 under job number 421632709, suggesting ongoing maintenance or improvement work during that period. Notably, a rodent compliance inspection from July 2013 showed successful passing results, though more recent food establishment complaints suggest recurring pest management challenges.