24-02 Dickens Street, Queens, NY 11691

The three-story, three-unit building at 24-02 Dickens Street in Bayswater, owned by Dexter Dummett and constructed in 1901, has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water systems over the past several years. Most recently, in November 2023, both apartment-only and entire-building heat/hot water complaints were logged, though HPD was unable to gain access to conduct inspections. The building has a documented pattern of heat-related issues, including similar complaints in 2019, 2020, and October 2023.

The property is currently subject to multiple open violations following a November 2023 inspection, including requirements to post various safety notices (smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector, and gas leak procedures) and address maintenance issues such as window repairs, electrical outlet functionality, and ceiling plaster/paint conditions in Apartment 2. Recent emergency maintenance requests from October to November 2023 indicate recurring problems with electrical systems, including wiring issues, no lighting, and multiple heat/hot water complaints. The building's history includes various maintenance concerns between 2018-2020, such as an August 2020 power outage, slow water leak in July 2020, and multiple heat/hot water issues.

Two illegal conversion complaints have been filed, with the most recent in April 2025 remaining active as of May 2025. In terms of pest management, the building reported no bedbug infestations for the period 2022-2023 and passed a rodent inspection in August 2018, suggesting generally acceptable pest control measures in recent years. While the building has a significant number of maintenance complaints over the past five years, the presence of both open violations and recent emergency service requests indicates ongoing challenges with building systems and maintenance compliance.