87-40 169th Street, Queens, NY 11432

87-40 169th Street in Jamaica Hills is a 1920 two-family house owned by Ved Parkash, currently facing multiple concerning issues as of mid-2025. Recent complaints from May 2025 documented serious pest infestations (unsanitary conditions) that resulted in violations, while April 2025 saw various critical maintenance issues including problems with heat/hot water (affecting both entire building and individual apartments) and a water leak with heavy flow.

Notably, there appears to be recurrent difficulty with inspection access, as evidenced by multiple complaints in 2025 where inspectors were unable to gain entry to conduct necessary evaluations, particularly regarding heat/hot water systems and safety concerns about the fire escape. The property has a concerning history of complaints regarding illegal conversion between 2023-2025, with inspectors repeatedly unable to gain access for verification, suggesting possible unauthorized modifications to the building's layout or unit configuration.

Additional safety concerns were documented in 2024 regarding egress issues (locked/blocked/ improper means), though these complaints were closed without resolution due to access denial. The building has also recently faced issues with mail delivery (April 2025) and experienced violations related to Local Law 188/17 Compliance Inspections in July 2023, though these were marked as Oath Violations Served. The frequency and variety of complaints spanning multiple categories - from basic utilities to serious safety concerns - indicate ongoing maintenance and management challenges at this property, particularly regarding access for necessary inspections and timely resolution of reported issues.