518 Beach 21st Street, Queens, NY 11691

The two-family house at 518 Beach 21st Street in Far Rockaway, owned by Assaf Levi, has experienced several concerning maintenance issues over the past few years, particularly regarding heating and safety systems. Most recently, in December 2024, there was a documented incident involving loss of heat and hot water in the building, though these services were reportedly restored by the time HPD conducted its inspection. This recent complaint follows a pattern of similar issues, as the building had multiple housing maintenance code violations documented in January 2018, primarily affecting the first apartment on the ground floor.

These violations included inadequate heating and hot water supply throughout the apartment, as well as the absence of carbon monoxide detecting devices, which constitute a potentially serious safety concern. Additionally, the cellar area was cited for requiring cleansing and disinfection after water accumulation removal, representing maintenance concerns beyond the individual apartment spaces. While the building has two designated residential units and was constructed in 1910, the most pressing ongoing issue appears to be the intermittent problems with heating and hot water systems, as evidenced by both the recent complaint and the historical violations from 2018.

The property has shown some responsiveness to addressing complaints, as indicated by the closures of the 2018 violations and the December 2024 service request, though the recurrence of similar issues suggests potential ongoing infrastructure challenges. The building class is classified as a 2 FAMILY HOUSE and is comprised of two stories, consistent with its designation. The record shows that while many of the historical violations have been resolved, the recent heating system failure in December 2024 highlights that some issues may persist or recur, affecting resident comfort.