175-39 Highland Avenue, Queens, NY 11432

The 6-story, 52-unit building at 175-39 Highland Avenue in Jamaica Estates, owned by Ray Seelall, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past few years, with the most pressing being a cluster of plumbing problems in June 2024, including multiple water supply complaints and bathtub/shower issues, some of which were classified as emergencies. The building has also faced recurring pest problems, with three separate unsanitary condition violations related to pests documented in 2023, and an active bee/wasp complaint from July 2023.

More recently, in the 2024 reporting period, there were three documented instances of bedbug infestations, though records show that these were successfully eradicated. The building has outstanding safety and maintenance concerns that warrant attention. Multiple violations from an August 2023 inspection remain open, including the need for proper posting of gas leak procedures, smoke detector requirements, carbon monoxide detection requirements, and building registration information in the public hall.

There is also an active elevator safety concern related to the absence of proper door lock monitoring, though previous complaints about elevator service have been investigated and found to warrant no violation. The property has received two ECB violations regarding the failure to submit required exterior wall examination reports in 2020 and 2022, with associated penalties totaling $2,500, and there remains an active DOB violation related to FISP Cycle 9A technical report submission from 2022. While some maintenance issues have been addressed, as evidenced by multiple "Closed" statuses on various complaints and violations, the recurring nature of plumbing and pest problems suggests ongoing challenges with building upkeep and maintenance compliance.