168-33 118th Road, Queens, NY 11434

The 2-story, 2-family house at 168-33 118th Road in Jamaica, built in 1920 and owned by Rakesh Budhu, has experienced persistent maintenance issues in recent years, particularly in its first-floor apartment. The most significant ongoing concerns relate to heat and hot water systems, with multiple emergency complaints filed between April 2022 and April 2023 reporting inadequate service.

Housing Maintenance Code violations from April 2023 remain open and include serious concerns such as non-functioning carbon monoxide detectors, visible mold conditions (approximately 40 square feet in the bathroom), problematic hot water temperatures exceeding 130 degrees Fahrenheit, and plumbing issues involving waste lines and fixtures throughout the apartment. Additional maintenance concerns have emerged, including recent complaints from September 2023 regarding paint/plaster work and refrigerator issues.

The property has a documented history of mold problems, with complaints spanning from November 2022 to April 2023, though some earlier issues were noted as resolved. The frequency and nature of these complaints suggest systemic maintenance challenges, particularly affecting the first-floor apartment, with multiple inspections required for various violations. The building's maintenance record over the past three years indicates ongoing struggles to address and resolve fundamental residential infrastructure issues, particularly relating to basic utilities and environmental conditions.