143-19 Rockaway Boulevard, Queens, NY 11436

The two-story, three-unit residential building at 143-19 Rockaway Boulevard in Jamaica, currently owned by Amil Amin, has a significant history of heating and hot water issues spanning from 2020 through 2022, with multiple emergency complaints filed through the Housing Maintenance Code. These complaints indicate persistent problems with the building's heating system, particularly during the 2021-2022 heating season, though in several instances HPD was unable to gain access for inspection.

The building received multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations in 2021 related to safety requirements, including deficiencies in carbon monoxide detector notices, gas leak procedures, and a defective front entrance door, as well as requirements to maintain proper building registration and housing information signs. While there were indications of bedbug reporting requirements in 2021-2024, the most recent official bedbug reports for the periods ending October 2023 and prior showed no infestation cases (0 infested units) and no need for eradication. The building's most recent inspection in April 2024 noted a violation for not filing the annual bedbug report, which appears to be an administrative issue rather than a pest control concern.

A complaint about work without a permit was filed in June 2022 but was investigated and found to warrant no violations. Notably, while the heating system issues were prominent between 2020 and 2022, there have been no recorded heating complaints since October 2022, suggesting possible resolution of this recurring problem. The building's history shows a pattern of emergency complaints being filed, though many were not able to be investigated due to access issues, and nearly all have been closed following HPD's involvement.