217-13 Jamaica Avenue, Queens, NY 11428

The two-family house at 217-13 Jamaica Avenue in Queens Village, built in 1931, has experienced several concerning issues over the past few years, particularly related to food safety and rodent control. Most notably, there are multiple active violations regarding the failure to file external low-pressure inspections for the years 2019-2023, which represents a significant lapse in safety compliance.

The property has a documented history of rodent-related problems, with the most recent inspections in 2025 and 2024 both resulting in failed compliance. Between 2022 and 2024, there were several food establishment-related complaints, including incidents of rodent/insect infestation and two cases of food poisoning, though the health department deemed those food poisoning cases as isolated incidents.

The building's management has demonstrated some responsiveness to maintenance issues, as evidenced by the resolution of a heat and hot water complaint in early 2022 shortly after it was reported, but the pattern of food safety and pest control violations suggests ongoing challenges in maintaining proper building conditions. The current ownership, 21713 Jamaica Venue LLC, has faced scrutiny from various city agencies, with multiple inspections and service requests indicating recurrent issues with building maintenance and health compliance.