13-04 Central Avenue, Queens, NY 11691

This 3-story, 2-family house located at 13-04 Central Avenue in Far Rockaway was built in 1967 and is currently owned by Hyman Schattner. The building has experienced recurring maintenance issues, with the most recent cluster of complaints in October 2024 involving violations related to door/window conditions, walls, and plumbing. Notable safety concerns emerged in 2024, including issues with carbon monoxide and smoke detectors that were later addressed through violation resolutions.

The property has a history of building system deficiencies, including a water leak in the kitchen and multiple door/window problems, particularly in Apartment B, which has been the focus of several violation notices throughout 2024. Three active illegal conversion complaints have been filed against the property between 2022 and 2025, with the most recent complaints in 2025 being designated as "Active" regarding the property at "11691", though the building's actual address appears to be 13-04 Central Avenue. The building has undergone multiple HPD inspections, with several violations issued that required repairs to various building components, including windows, doors, and safety devices.

The most recent HPD inspections in November 2024 resulted in violations for a range of issues, including problems with plastered surfaces, door repairs, window frame work, and carbon monoxide detection systems in Apartment B. Previous inspections during 2024 also identified concerns with water leaks, paint conditions, and safety devices, though many of these issues were subsequently addressed and closed. While many violations have been resolved through repairs and certification processes, the building's maintenance history indicates a pattern of recurring issues requiring HPD intervention. The property has demonstrated some responsiveness to addressing violations, as evidenced by the subsequent certification of repairs, though the current active illegal conversion complaints suggest ongoing regulatory scrutiny.