84-49 168th Street, Queens, NY 11432

84-49 168th Street is a 6-story, 120-unit Class A residential building located in Jamaica Hills, constructed in 1939 and currently managed by owner Jeanette Reed. The building has experienced recurring maintenance issues throughout 2024, with multiple complaints regarding unsanitary conditions including pest infestations, water leaks, and mold problems.

Specifically, between July and September 2024, there were three separate incidents of pest-related violations, three water leak incidents (including one noted as "heavy flow"), and one mold issue, with violations being issued in most cases. The building underwent significant inspections in September 2024, revealing multiple open violations in apartment 3N, including issues with water leaks, mold, and pest infestations, along with problems requiring repairs to plaster surfaces and paint consistency in various rooms. The property has a documented history of maintenance challenges beyond the current issues, including a 2023 elevator violation, various building safety inspections, and multiple Department of Buildings violations between 2020 and 2023, some of which were subsequently dismissed or resolved.

Importantly, while recent bedbug reports from 2023-2025 showed no infestations, the building has experienced pest issues as evidenced by multiple HPD complaints. The most recent inspections also revealed concerns about a defective fire door hinge in the public hall on the 3rd story North section. The property has maintained compliance with rodent inspections, passing consistently since 2022 despite a failed initial inspection in 2021.