14-09 Gateway Boulevard, Queens, NY 11691

The 24-unit, 2-story apartment building at 14-09 Gateway Boulevard in Far Rockaway, owned by Matthew Finkle, has experienced several concerning maintenance issues in recent years. Most prominently, there have been recurring problems with heat and hot water systems, with multiple complaints in 2024 and 2025. The building has also faced persistent pest and sanitation challenges, including rodent infestations (with April 2024 inspections showing violations) and periodic mold issues, with the most recent complaint about unsanitary conditions due to mold filed in March 2025.

The property has documented three years of bedbug activity reports (2021-2023), though these units were reported as eradicated. Infrastructure and safety concerns have been highlighted by various open violations, including issues with a defective carbon monoxide detector, missing appliances (refrigerator, gas range), floor damage, and window problems in apartment G, as well as mouse infestation violations in apartment R, all dated November 2023. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of reactive rather than preventive management, with multiple service requests filed through 311 that inspectors were unable to access or complete, particularly regarding heat and hot water issues.

While some inspections found no violations, such as the June 2024 pest inspection, there have been several emergency complaints and violations related to unsanitary conditions and heat systems that suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. The property owner received multiple Department of Buildings violations in mid-2023 for failing to file required external low pressure inspections, though these were subsequently dismissed in November 2024. Regular rodent monitoring has shown mixed results, with rat activity noted in 2023-2024 followed by a passing inspection in August 2024, indicating some improvements in pest control efforts.