169-26 Jamaica Avenue, Queens, NY 11432

The 3-story, 2-unit building at 169-26 Jamaica Avenue in Jamaica, owned by Danny Yazdan and constructed in 1931, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over recent years. Most recently, in November 2024, multiple emergency complaints were filed regarding problems with flooring, various appliances (including refrigerator and electric/gas range), and plumbing (bathtub/shower), though HPD was unable to complete inspections in these cases. Earlier incidents include a power outage in August 2023, unsanitary conditions related to garbage recycling storage in July 2024, and notable pest issues in 2023, for which HPD was again unable to gain access for inspection.

The building has had various housing maintenance code violations and complaints, particularly affecting Apartment 1, including ongoing issues with pests (mice and roaches) documented in February 2023, and earlier violations from 2021-2022 regarding missing window guards and multiple safety device concerns (smoke and carbon monoxide detectors). A heat and hot water emergency was reported and resolved in March 2023. The property has also faced egress and security concerns, with a violation for a blocked public exit passageway/corridor issued in July 2023 resulting in a $312 penalty, and a boiler-related complaint in 2019 that was found to have no violation at the time of inspection.

The building's maintenance history shows some attention to infrastructure issues, with a permit issued in October 2018 for unspecified work, and previously documented rodent control efforts in 2014. More recently, bedbug reports for 2022-2023 and 2019-2020 indicate no infested units were found during these periods. The property has experienced recurring issues with appliance maintenance, heating/hot water systems, and pest control, while also facing challenges with building access during inspections.