14-19 Beach Channel Drive, Queens, NY 11691

The three-story, three-unit residential building at 14-19 Beach Channel Drive in Bayswater, owned by Camillo Pesa and constructed in 2004, has experienced a series of notable maintenance and safety issues, particularly during the recent September-October 2023 period. The property has recent documented problems with electrical systems (including power outages and lighting issues), plumbing (water supply disruptions), and multiple reports of unsanitary conditions including mold and pest infestations, many of which HPD was unable to inspect due to access issues.

Two significant safety violations remain open as of April 2024, including failure to file the required annual bedbug report and various posting requirements related to gas leak procedures, smoke detector requirements, and carbon monoxide detection. The building's recent history also reveals concerning infrastructure issues, with multiple complaints about electrical and plumbing systems, as well as flooring problems.

Of particular note is a 2021 incident involving unauthorized construction work, where a door opening was created between this building and an adjacent property, resulting in an active violation with a $1,250 penalty. While rodent inspections in 2023 showed passing results, previous inspections in 2012 had failures for unspecified reasons. The building's management has experienced difficulties promptly addressing complaints, as evidenced by multiple instances in 2023 where inspectors were unable to gain access to the property, preventing thorough inspections despite ten separate complaints being filed during that period alone.