187-23 Hillside Avenue, Queens, NY 11432

The 6-unit, 4-story building at 187-23 Hillside Avenue in Jamaica Estates, constructed in 2008 and owned by 187 Hillside Corp, has experienced several notable maintenance issues over recent years. Most concerning is a recent water supply complaint from May 2024 that HPD could not inspect due to access issues, and multiple garbage/recycling storage complaints from 2023-2024.

The building faced significant maintenance challenges in late 2021, with violations issued for electrical issues (outlet/switch), problems with the bell/buzzer/intercom system, and ceiling paint/plaster concerns, though other inspections during this period found no violations for various issues including door/window and appliance problems. More recent inspections in January 2024 revealed several maintenance violations that were subsequently certified as corrected, including requirements for repairs and proper posting of safety information regarding gas leaks, visible mold conditions, and water leak repairs in the public hallway. The building's common areas have shown recurring issues with sanitation and maintenance, though individual apartments have generally shown fewer problems.

Surprisingly, while the building had one documented bedbug incident in 2019-2020 (which was eradicated), there have been no reported infestations in subsequent years, including the most recent filings through 2025. The property also experienced persistent rodent issues in 2015-2018, with multiple bait applications required and several failed inspections, though the most recent inspection in 2018 resulted in a "failed for other reasons" designation. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of recurring issues, particularly in common areas, with varying degrees of responsiveness to violations and complaints.