119-49 165th Street, Queens, NY 11434

The two-family house at 119-49 165th Street in Jamaica, owned by Shahla Tashkhisi, is a 1925 building that has experienced ongoing maintenance and compliance challenges through recent years. Most notably, there are significant open violations from 2020 related to heating and hot water systems in Unit 1, as well as questions about the building's occupancy classification, with violations indicating it was being maintained as a multiple dwelling contrary to law. A concerning pattern of infrastructure issues emerged in March 2020, when multiple complaints were filed regarding heat/hot water, cooking gas, water supply, and power outages, many of which were building-wide problems reported by multiple tenants.

More recent issues emerged in 2025, with multiple pest-related and plumbing complaints showing a continued pattern of maintenance challenges. The building has also faced questions about illegal conversions, with complaints filed in 2020 and most recently in 2025, though inspectors were unable to gain access for verification in both cases. The property's history shows persistent sanitation and maintenance issues, with multiple failed rodent inspections between 2010 and 2015, suggesting longstanding pest control challenges.

A gas utility-related issue was recorded and closed in 2024, indicating ongoing safety system concerns. The building has received various emergency and non-emergency violations between 2025 and 2020, including plumbing problems and ceiling defects, though many of these were resolved through proper channels. An environmental violation was recorded in 2018 regarding parking regulations, though this was resolved. While there have been some violations closed through proper procedures, the building's maintenance history suggests a need for ongoing oversight of basic building systems and sanitation standards.