22-10 Brookhaven Avenue, Queens, NY 11691

The 68-unit, 6-story building at 22-10 Brookhaven Avenue in Far Rockaway, owned by Mordy Sohn and constructed in 1958, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most notably, there is an ongoing smoking/vaping complaint in a smoke-free area as of June 2025, and multiple heat/hot water incidents have been reported, including an emergency complaint in May 2025, though some have been resolved quickly. The building currently has three open violations from November 2024 related to fire safety, including issues with fire door functionality and parapet wall maintenance.

There have been recurring elevator service complaints between 2020-2025, with some resulting in Oath violations. Additionally, recent months have seen concerns about unsanitary conditions, including garbage storage issues (May 2025) and previous problems with mold and water leaks (2025). The building's management has generally addressed violations and complaints through HPD inspections, though some inspections were incomplete.

Notably, there is an active ECB violation from August 2023 regarding the presence of an alleged illegal Class A apartment in the cellar, and the building is currently listed as having failed to file its 9C Technical Report by February 2024. Historical maintenance records show periodic issues with various building systems, including ventilation and plumbing, though bedbug inspections from 2019-2024 indicate minimal pest presence, with only two units reporting infestations in 2018-2019, both of which were subsequently eradicated. The building's documentation suggests ongoing challenges with maintaining basic services and infrastructure, particularly regarding elevators and emergency systems, while recent complaints indicate potential issues with basic amenities like heat and water service.