195-24 Jamaica Avenue, Queens, NY 11423

The 65-unit, 3-story residential building at 195-24 Jamaica Avenue in Hollis, owned by Jairaj Sobhraj and constructed in 1963, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent months. Most notably, there has been a concerning pattern of heat and hot water problems throughout 2025, with at least eight emergency complaints filed between January and February 2025, impacting both individual apartments and the entire building. The building has also faced recent regulatory challenges, including an active violation issued in June 2023 for failing to submit 2020 external low pressure inspection results.

Earlier in 2024, multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations were documented, including issues with fire door functionality and building security systems, particularly regarding self-closing doors and an illegal electromagnetic lock installation at the front entrance, though these were subsequently certified as corrected. The property's maintenance history shows a persistent need for attention to basic services, particularly heating systems. During inspections in December 2024, violations were recorded for various building systems, including electrical service issues in apartment B20 and multiple fire safety concerns.

Earlier health-related complaints include a January 2025 drinking water investigation by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, which reportedly found no violations or health hazards. The building's management has generally responded to HPD complaints, with most being resolved through verification of corrections. However, in May 2025, some complaints regarding pests and flooring issues were closed due to inspector access problems. On a more positive note, the building has maintained a record of zero bedbug incidents reported in the past seven filing periods, from 2019 through 2024, and all previous rodent inspections from 2010 to 2015 were passed.