85-32 168th Street, Queens, NY 11432

The three-story residential building at 85-32 168th Street in Jamaica Hills, owned by Mohammed Matin and constructed in 1985, has experienced several concerning issues over recent years, most notably regarding heating systems. There have been multiple heat and hot water complaints, with the most recent being a building-wide issue reported in March 2023, though inspectors were unable to gain access to verify the problem.

A cluster of complaints in April 2022 involved various maintenance concerns, including plumbing issues, pest problems, ceiling paint/plaster issues, and a potentially serious carbon monoxide detector violation, though no violations were ultimately issued following inspections. The building also appears to have recurring bedbug reporting compliance issues, with open violations recorded in 2023, 2024, and as far back as 2021-2022. Additional historical context reveals some building modifications and compliance issues, including a 2021 open violation related to an unpermitted structure at the rear of the building that resulted in a $2,500 penalty, though this was resolved by November 2021.

There were also at least two instances (one in 2021 and one in 2023) where inspectors were unable to gain access to the property to verify complaints, including one concerning illegal commercial use in a residential zone. The building has had several emergency service requests, particularly related to heat and hot water systems, though inspections generally found no violations. While many complaints have been closed without violations being found, the pattern of service requests and violations suggests persistent maintenance and compliance monitoring needs within the building.