164-27 109th Avenue, Queens, NY 11433

The two-family house at 164-27 109th Avenue in Jamaica, Queens, is a 1930-built property currently owned by Lal Narainsingh. The building has experienced recurring heating issues, with multiple heat/hot water complaints filed between 2020 and 2023, including several emergencies in early 2023 affecting both individual units and the entire building. These problems were documented in HPD violation notices, along with more recent issues in February 2023 including pest infestations (mice and roaches), water damage, and various bathroom maintenance concerns in the first-floor apartment.

The building has a history of sanitation challenges, with complaints about garbage/recycling storage documented in 2020 and pest issues in 2022. A safety inspection in March 2020 regarding the fire escape found no violations, though there was a subsequent complaint in 2020 about garbage/recycling storage conditions that resulted in violations. A Department of Buildings complaint regarding illegal conversion was filed and closed in early 2023 after inspectors were unable to gain access for verification. The property's maintenance history shows persistent issues with both heat and sanitation, with HPD inspections frequently resulting in violation citations for various problems.

These include plumbing issues in the bathtub/shower area (2022), multiple heat/hot water problems, and pest infestations. The first-floor apartment has documented violations in 2023 related to mold, water leaks, and damaged bathroom surfaces, while a 2022 inspection noted unsanitary conditions related to garbage management. The building's rodent inspections from 2015 resulted in failed compliance checks, suggesting ongoing pest management challenges. While some complaints were unable to be verified due to lack of access during inspections, the pattern of recurring maintenance issues over several years indicates ongoing challenges with building systems and overall upkeep.