147-35 95th Avenue, Queens, NY 11435

The 24-story, 521-unit residential building at 147-35 95th Avenue in Jamaica, owned by Joel Zupnick, was completed in 2023 and has experienced several significant issues over its first two years of operation. Most recently, in October 2024, there were complaints regarding plumbing problems and egress issues, with the latter requiring special attention as it involved a vacate order that was later rescinded.

The building's construction phase (prior to 2024) saw multiple safety compliance concerns, including site conditions endangering workers in March and August 2024, which resulted in Oath Violations being served. There were also complaints about sustainability requirements and unauthorized work in September 2023, as well as reports of excessive debris in December 2023.

The building's most pressing recent concerns appear to be related to plumbing maintenance and safety access, both of which impact resident safety and comfort. The inspection access issues noted in the October 2024 plumbing complaint, where the inspector was unable to gain entry on the second final attempt, is particularly concerning from a maintenance responsiveness perspective. While many of the complaints throughout construction and immediately post-construction were determined to warrant no violations at the time of inspection, the pattern of complaints suggests ongoing challenges with building systems and safety compliance that have persisted from the construction phase into occupancy.