515 Beach 21st Street, Queens, NY 11691

The two-family house at 515 Beach 21st Street in Far Rockaway, owned by Rene Fialkoff, has a troubled history dating back to 2018 that is worth noting. The building experienced multiple heat and hot water complaints in October and November 2018, leading to violations being issued by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). These heating issues were documented alongside other significant violations, including illegal double cylinder locks, water leaks, and various repairs needed in apartment 2.

The property faced more serious concerns regarding unauthorized modifications, with multiple violations issued in 2018 for illegal conversion of the cellar space, including unauthorized living spaces and plumbing fixtures. Between 2018 and 2021, the building received several Environmental Control Board violations related to work done without permits, particularly concerning the unauthorized conversion of the cellar into living spaces with plumbing fixtures. These violations included penalties totaling over $77,000 for failing to comply with correction orders.

There were also multiple instances of inspectors being unable to access the property to verify conditions in 2018 and 2021. While the building appears to have resolved most of its major violations by 2021, with some being dismissed, the history of heating issues, unauthorized modifications, and subsequent compliance problems suggests a pattern of maintenance and oversight challenges. The last available inspection was conducted in 2020-2021, and there have been no major complaints or violations recorded in the past two years as of July 2025.