10-47 Beach 20th Street, Queens, NY 11691

The 12-unit, 3-story residential building at 10-47 Beach 20th Street in Far Rockaway, owned by Ronnie Levy and built in 1930, has experienced recurring heating and hot water issues in recent years. Most notably, in 2025 alone, there were two significant heat/hot water complaints - one affecting the entire building in May and another in late November. The building also has a history of plumbing problems, particularly concerning bathtubs/showers, with two such complaints in March 2025, and previous issues dating back to 2022.

The property has maintained a relatively clean record with respect to pest control, with no bedbug infestations reported in the past four consecutive reporting periods (2021-2024), though there were some rodent issues in mid-2018 that required baiting. Building maintenance violations have included issues with self-closing doors (2024), bedbug reporting compliance (2023), and various entrance door problems (2022) including broken glass and defective hinges, though all these violations have been marked as closed. A current gas utility referral complaint is active as of April 2025. The building's health and safety inspections have generally shown compliance, with no significant violations related to sanitary conditions, though there was one unsanitary condition complaint regarding garbage/recycling storage in February 2025.

The property's heating system appears to be the most persistent infrastructure issue, with multiple complaints recorded through 2022-2025, often with inspectors unable to gain access to units for verification. Recent complaints about mold (March 2025) and the condition of bathtub/shower facilities further indicate ongoing maintenance challenges. While the building has had various code violations over the years, these appear to have been addressed promptly, with no violations remaining open as of the most recent inspections. The Department of Buildings records show a historical pattern of heat/hot water issues, suggesting this is an ongoing concern for residents.