104-08 150th Street, Queens, NY 11435

The three-story, five-unit tenement building at 104-08 150th Street in Jamaica, owned by Sam Afra, has experienced a series of maintenance issues over the past year (2024) that merit attention. Most recently, in September 2024, the building faced plumbing issues involving a sink in apartment 1R, along with multiple other concerns including a water leak (damp spot), cabinet problems, and wall damage, though violations were only issued for the plumbing issue. Earlier in 2024 (June 15), there were significant problems including unsanitary mold conditions, power outage, and various paint/plaster concerns, with violations issued.

The building currently has several open violations from July 2024, including safety-related issues such as defective self-closing doors at the vestibule and various non-compliance with posting requirements for carbon monoxide detector information and emergency procedures. There are also noted maintenance issues in apartment 3R involving ceiling and wall problems. Additional historical data shows the building experiencing rodent activity in 2015-2016, with several bait applications, though recent bed bug filings (2021-2024) show no infestations.

The property has maintained consistent bed bug-free status over multiple inspection periods, with no reported eradications or re-infestations since 2019. Inspection records from 2021 and 2024 show some infrastructure concerns, including a water retention/ drainage issue noted in 2021. While the building's overall condition suggests ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly regarding water and electrical systems, the absence of recent pest infestations and active rodent control measures since 2016 indicate some improved management of health and safety concerns.