104-38 164th Street, Queens, NY 11433

This two-family house located at 104-38 164th Street in Jamaica, owned by Farhad Basal, is a 2-story, 3-unit building constructed in 1901 that has experienced several maintenance issues over recent years. The most recent concern, reported in June 2025, involved a rat sighting that, following inspection by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, did not result in any violations.

Between late 2020 and early 2021, the building faced multiple significant violations including mold in bathroom ceilings, pest infestations (both roaches and mice), water leakage issues, and problems with kitchen cabinets in Apartment 1 that required both repair and replacement of affected components. The building has also experienced recurring heat and hot water problems, with emergency complaints filed in both April 2020 (apartments only) and December 2018 (entire building), though in the latter case tenants reported restoration of services during the inspection.

Electrical issues were noted in 2020, including a power outage in April and lighting problems in September, with the power outage classified as an immediate emergency. While some violations from 2020-2021 have been closed, there are still several outstanding violations from the 2021 inspections, including concerns with kitchen cabinets and pest infestations. The property's maintenance history indicates ongoing challenges with basic services and structural maintenance, particularly in Apartment 1, which has been the focus of numerous complaints and violations over the past few years.