196-25 Pompeii Avenue, Queens, NY 11423

The two-story, three-unit residential building at 196-25 Pompeii Avenue in Holliswood, owned by Nadi Ghaness, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over the past few years, with particular attention needed to the situation in apartment BACKHO. Most notably, as of April 2024, there are multiple open violations including failure to file required annual bedbug reports, and several concerning conditions in apartment BACKHO including mold issues, broken plastered surfaces, defective self-closing doors, and problems with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

The building also has an active Environmental Control Board violation from September 2022 regarding drainage system maintenance and sewage backup issues, with an outstanding penalty of $3,125. The property has a documented history of pest-related problems, with multiple 311 service requests and Housing Maintenance Code complaints related to pests in 2022 and 2023, though not all of these resulted in violations. There were also sanitation issues reported in 2023 specifically involving mold and a large number of mosquitoes.

Additional maintenance concerns have included heating/hot water problems, window frame issues, and plumbing problems affecting basins/sinks. While many complaints were investigated and closed without violations being issued, the recurring nature of pest complaints and the current open violations regarding building safety systems suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. The building was inspected in early 2023, and several violations were documented related to general maintenance requirements, including the need for proper painting and maintenance of various surfaces and systems.