187-35 Hillside Avenue, Queens, NY 11432

The 77-unit, 6-story residential building at 187-35 Hillside Avenue in Jamaica Estates, owned by Kenneth Subraj, has experienced several concerning issues in recent years, particularly regarding heating systems. Between January and February 2025, there were four heat and hot water-related complaints, with two specifically affecting the entire building, though inspections were hindered by lack of access. These heating issues followed a pattern established in 2024, when multiple complaints emerged about various building maintenance matters, including electrical outlets, wall conditions, and water leaks, though no violations were ultimately issued for these complaints.

The building has also faced elevator service problems, with an active complaint as of June 2025 regarding a single device with no alternate service. Safety and building maintenance concerns have been documented through Housing Maintenance Code violations, particularly a November 2024 inspection revealing issues with self-closing doors in stairwells and compactor areas, though these violations were subsequently closed. The building has been subject to several Department of Buildings (DOB) violations regarding administrative matters, including failures to file required energy reports and inspection certifications between 2019 and 2023, though most of these violations have been dismissed or resolved.

Previous years saw various complaints and violations related to unauthorized work, including concerns about illegal conversions and commercial dryer installations in the cellar, though inspections generally found no violations at the time, and all related violations have been resolved. Recent inspections for bedbugs and rodents have shown no infestations, with the building consistently reporting zero infested units from 2018 through 2024. While some building systems and maintenance issues persist, including the active elevator service complaint from 2025, the property maintains generally compliant status with regards to pest control and bedbug management. The property has seen several permit applications over the years, with the most recent permits from 2019-2020 showing various maintenance and repair work being processed and issued.