169-28 Jamaica Avenue, Queens, NY 11432

The 3-story, 2-unit building at 169-28 Jamaica Avenue in Jamaica, owned by Abdool Kassim and built in 1931, has a mixed history of maintenance and safety issues over recent years. Most notably, the building has experienced recurring food-related problems, with three Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) complaints between 2019 and 2023 related to food safety, including instances of rodents/insects/garbage and spoiled food. The property has faced significant infrastructure challenges, including an electrical outage in 2021 and a complete lack of heat/hot water in 2020, both of which were classified as emergencies though inspectors were unable to gain access for verification.

Safety compliance has been a concern, particularly in 2021 when multiple violations were recorded regarding the posting of important safety notices, including smoke detector requirements, carbon monoxide detector requirements, gas leak procedures, and lighting in public areas. While bedbug reports in 2021 and 2024 indicated no infestations, regular annual reporting requirements have generated violations that were addressed, and recent rodent inspections from 2013 to 2018 consistently passed. The most recent bedbug report filed in April 2024 showed zero infested or re-infested units for the 2022-2023 period, suggesting improved management of these issues.

Inspection records from 2023-2024 indicate that the building was cited for failure to file annual bedbug reports, though this violation status is marked as closed. The frequency of food-related complaints, infrastructure issues, and safety violations suggests ongoing maintenance challenges, though many older issues have been resolved. The building's documented history of passing rodent inspections from 2013 to 2018 provides some reassurance regarding pest control, and the absence of recent bedbug infestations as of 2024 indicates effective management of these specific issues.