132-44 159th Street, Queens, NY 11434

The two-family house at 132-44 159th Street in Jamaica, owned by David Russell I, has experienced recurring issues with basic building systems over the past several years, most notably concerning heat and hot water. In June 2023 alone, there were multiple emergency complaints regarding heat and hot water issues affecting both individual apartments and the entire building, with inspection access being denied in most cases.

These complaints have resulted in at least one open violation for inadequate hot water supply in the first-floor apartment as of June 2023. The building's maintenance history also shows significant plumbing issues during the same period, including problems with water supply and bathtub/shower facilities. Looking back to 2019, the building faced several concerning conditions in the second-floor apartment, including unsanitary pest infestations (mice and roaches), which resulted in multiple open violations, and issues with plastered surfaces and carbon monoxide detectors that still appear unresolved.

The second-floor apartment also reported door frame issues and heat/hot water problems during this period. An illegal conversion complaint was filed in March 2019, but inspectors were unable to gain access to the property to investigate. While some of these violations may have been addressed, the pattern of repeated complaints and denied access for inspections raises concerns about the building's overall maintenance and the ability of housing authorities to verify and resolve ongoing issues.