85-32 168th Place, Queens, NY 11432

The two-family house at 85-32 168th Place in Jamaica Hills, owned by Golam Mustafa, has experienced significant and ongoing maintenance issues since at least 2022. Most notably, there are multiple active violations related to illegal conversions, with the property allegedly modified from a private dwelling to a multiple dwelling, including unauthorized apartments in the first story and cellar areas, with improper kitchen and bathroom installations. These illegal conversion issues have resulted in several active Environmental Control Board violations with substantial fines totaling over $25,000.

The building has also faced recurring emergency maintenance problems, particularly in 2024, including multiple complaints about heating, hot water, and carbon monoxide detector issues, some of which required HPD inspections that could not be completed due to access issues. The first floor apartment has been identified as having multiple specific violations, including pest infestation, inadequate hot water supply, missing carbon monoxide detectors, and insufficient gas supply to fixtures, all documented during inspections in 2024. The building's heating and hot water systems have been a persistent source of concern, with multiple emergency complaints filed and some resulting in HPD violations.

There are also ongoing issues with cooking gas supply and safety systems, as evidenced by multiple complaints and violations throughout 2024. While recent bedbug reports show no current infestations, historical rodent inspections in 2018 and 2019 indicate past pest control challenges. The property, built in 2003, has been under scrutiny for its occupancy status since at least 2021, with multiple complaints filed about unauthorized apartment conversions, particularly affecting the first floor and cellar areas. The building currently has several open violations related to safety systems and basic services, though some complaints have been closed following inspections or resolution attempts.