13-62 Dickens Street, Queens, NY 11691

The two-family house at 13-62 Dickens Street in Bayswater, owned by Bertha Farias, has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past two years, with significant plumbing problems emerging as the most pressing concern. In late 2024 alone, there were multiple plumbing-related complaints, including issues with toilets, bathtubs/showers, and sinks, all of which resulted in HPD inspectors being unable to gain access for inspection.

The building also faced sanitation challenges during this period, with complaints about sewage problems and previous pest infestations in early 2024, though no violations were issued for the latter. From late 2023 to early 2024, there were three separate instances of heat and hot water complaints affecting either the entire building or individual apartments, with tenants reporting that services were restored when HPD investigated.

Most recently, in 2025, there was a heavy water leak emergency reported. Two complaints regarding potential illegal conversions of the property have been filed with the Department of Buildings, one in late 2023 and another in late September 2024, though inspectors were unable to gain access to the property during both inspection attempts. The building, constructed in 1925, has shown persistent infrastructure challenges, particularly in plumbing and heating systems, with multiple incidents requiring emergency response and follow-up investigations over the past two years.