88-06 188th Street, Queens, NY 11423

The property at 88-06 188th Street in Hollis, owned by Kazi Alam, is a 2-story, 3-unit building constructed in 1925, currently classified as a "Heretofore Converted Class A" structure. The building has experienced several significant maintenance issues over recent years, with particular emphasis on plumbing and sanitation problems.

In February 2019 alone, multiple emergency complaints were filed regarding water leaks (heavy flow), unsanitary sewage conditions, and plumbing issues involving sinks and toilets. Unfortunately, the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) was unable to gain access to inspect these reported conditions, leading to closed complaints with unresolved concerns. More recently, the building has been in non-compliance regarding bedbug reporting requirements, with four open violations from 2021 through 2024 related to the failure to file annual bedbug reports as required by HPD rules.

Notably, there was one reported bedbug infestation during the 2019-2020 filing period, though this unit was reported as successfully treated, with no subsequent re-infestation. In August 2023, there was a complaint filed regarding illegal work or occupancy changes, though the inspector was again unable to gain access for verification during their October 2023 visit. While the building's documented issues show some recurring patterns of access challenges for inspections, the most recent violations are primarily administrative in nature rather than directly impacting resident safety or comfort.