13-34 Caffrey Avenue, Queens, NY 11691

The 6-story residential building at 13-34 Caffrey Avenue in Far Rockaway, owned by Martin Scharf, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues in recent years, with a particularly notable pattern of heat and sanitary concerns. In 2025 alone, there were two heat/hot water complaints in February and one in January, while February 2025 also saw complaints about unsanitary garbage/recycling storage. The summer of 2024 brought multiple complaints that were either investigated or required follow-up, including issues with pests, ventilation systems, paint/plaster work, and electrical lighting.

Violations were issued during an August 2024 inspection, and there is an active Class C violation related to roach infestation in Apartment 2D from the same period. The building's documented history reveals ongoing challenges with building systems and maintenance standards. An active ECB violation from November 2024 cites failure to maintain building walls and appurtenances, with issues noted at all exposures including cracks, bulging bricks, and missing mortar.

There are several open and recently closed violations concerning individual apartments, including issues with doors/windows, smoke detector malfunctions, and water leaks. The elevator system has had recurring concerns, with violations recorded in 2018 and 2019. Environmental control board violations and department of buildings violations from 2018 through 2025 indicate ongoing maintenance challenges, though bedbug and rodent inspection reports show periods of compliance, with the last recorded rodent inspection in 2016 showing passage after previous failures. The building's maintenance record suggests persistent issues with basic services and regulatory compliance, though many recent complaints have been investigated and closed with varying degrees of resolution.