22-11 New Haven Avenue, Queens, NY 11691

The 108-unit, 6-story apartment building at 22-11 New Haven Avenue in Far Rockaway, owned by Vincent Ragosta and built in 1958, has experienced significant maintenance challenges throughout 2024-2025. Most recently, in March 2025, there were multiple housing maintenance code complaints including issues with paint/plaster on walls and ceilings, unsanitary conditions involving pests and mold, water leaks, and problems with flooring/stairs. There were also concerns about heating and hot water systems affecting the entire building, though these were reported as resolved.

The building has a documented history of elevator-related issues, with multiple complaints between 2023-2025, suggesting ongoing concerns with elevator reliability. The property has faced recurring maintenance violations over the past several years, with active violations as of 2023-2024 related to the failure to file required inspections and reports, including external low pressure inspections and critical examination documents. Recent inspections from 2022-2023 indicated persistent rat activity, though a compliance inspection in October 2023 showed improvement. The building has experienced periodic heating, plumbing, and infrastructure issues, as evidenced by emergency repair requests.

While the property has shown some compliance with certain violations (e.g., elevator safety concerns, heat/hot water issues), the recurring nature of various complaints suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. The building has maintained relatively low bedbug infestation rates in recent years, with no reported cases in 2023-2024, though there were three cases in 2020-2021. The extensive records from 2021 through mid-2025 reveal numerous violations and complaints, including issues with fire safety systems, building security, and structural maintenance. While many violations have been closed, several remain active and the pattern of complaints suggests ongoing challenges with building maintenance and resident services.