85-12 165th Street, Queens, NY 11432

The three-family residence at 85-12 165th Street in Jamaica Hills, built in 1965 and owned by Nicholas Saltamanikas, has experienced a significant number of heat and hot water-related issues over the past year, with four documented complaints between March and November 2023. The most recent incidents occurred in late November 2023, when both heat/hot water problems and unsanitary garbage/recycling storage conditions were reported and inspected by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), resulting in violations for the sanitation issue.

In November, while one heat/hot water complaint was resolved through verification of corrections, and another was processed as an emergency, the earlier March complaint had to be closed due to inspectors being unable to gain access to apartments for verification. The building's maintenance record shows a concerning pattern of heat and hot water problems, with three of the four complaints classified as emergencies.

Additionally, the recent November 2023 violations related to garbage/recycling storage suggest ongoing challenges with building maintenance and resident comfort. While some issues have been addressed and closed through inspections and corrections, the frequency and nature of these complaints indicate potential systemic maintenance challenges within the building.