13-51 Beach Channel Drive, Queens, NY 11691

The three-story, three-unit building at 13-51 Beach Channel Drive in Bayswater, owned by Lorenzo Brooks, has experienced significant maintenance issues in recent months. The most pressing concerns emerged in June 2024, when multiple complaints were filed through 311 and Housing Maintenance Code channels, primarily related to plumbing problems including issues with the toilet, sink, and radiator. A particularly serious violation involved scalding hot water exceeding 130 degrees in a bathroom on the first floor, which, while initially classified as a Class C violation, was certified as corrected by June 27, 2024.

The building also has several open violations from a June 2024 inspection, including issues with the radiator valve handle, water closet bowl connection, flushing apparatus, bathroom floor tiles, and various window counterbalance mechanisms in the first floor apartment. Other unresolved problems include missing gaskets on the refrigerator door, painting requirements, and various electrical and appliance issues, particularly regarding lighting and range functionality. The building's maintenance history also shows some access issues during inspections, as noted in multiple complaints where HPD was unable to gain entry to verify the reported problems.

While the building is classified as a "Heretofore Converted Class A" structure and was built in 1915, it has experienced recurring maintenance challenges in recent years. Notably, a bedbug report from May 2023 indicated no infestations or eradications during the specified reporting period (November 2021 - October 2022). The most recent building data available as of October 2023 continues to show these ongoing maintenance issues, particularly affecting the first floor unit where most violations have been documented.