88-23 179th Street, Queens, NY 11432
The 14-unit, 3-story building at 88-23 179th Street in Jamaica, owned by Ashraf Palwala and constructed in 1939, has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues throughout 2024 and into 2025, with multiple complaints filed through the Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) department. These complaints have shown a pattern of either building-wide or individual apartment problems, with some complaints resulting in inspections that could not be completed due to lack of access. While some issues have been resolved, as evidenced by certain closed complaints, the frequency of heating-related problems is notable, with three such complaints filed in 2025 alone.
In addition to the heating issues, the building has faced various maintenance challenges, including several code violations identified in 2024. Notable violations include a missing smoke detector in Apartment 1C (April 2024), an unresolved roof leak affecting the 3rd-story public hall, and several maintenance issues in Apartment 3C related to plumbing and water damage. The building's bedbug reporting history from 2021 through 2024 shows no reported infestations, and it has passed rodent inspections in 2018 and 2014.
There are also two recent complaints regarding building access security, one from 2024 that was resolved and one from 2023 that apparently showed no violations during inspection. An active investigation regarding illegal conversion entered in late 2024 was unable to gain access for inspection. The building's maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with basic services and infrastructure, particularly regarding heating systems and water-related fixtures.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 14 |
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Year built | 1939 |
Total area | 11930 sq ft |
Floors | 3 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | HEREAFTER ERECTED CLASS A |

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