563 Grassmere Terrace, Queens, NY 11691
563 Grassmere Terrace is a two-story, three-unit residential building located in Far Rockaway, originally constructed in 1960 and currently owned by Yukio Mukaibo. The building's recent history has been marked by significant maintenance and compliance issues, particularly in 2024-2025. Multiple complaints regarding heat and hot water were recorded in 2024 and 2025, with several emergencies reported through the Housing Maintenance Code, though most were resolved or closed without violations being found.
A cluster of complaints in February 2024 revealed various maintenance issues including problems with plumbing (bathtub/shower), electrical systems (no lighting), ceiling paint/plaster, and water leakage, all of which were inspected without violations being issued. More concerning are the legal occupancy issues facing the building, with three active violations issued in February 2024 regarding the illegal conversion of the cellar space into a Class "A" apartment, including unauthorized cooking facilities and inadequate egress. The building's conversion from a legal two-family to an illegal three-family configuration has been officially documented, with the cellar being improperly converted to include a full kitchen, bathroom, and living spaces.
The Department of Buildings has documented these violations as "B" class citations, with the Environmental Control Board imposing a penalty in 2024 related to the unauthorized multiple dwelling conversion. Recent inspections have shown some improvement in specific areas, including a July 2025 rodent inspection that passed, following a 2025 mouse sighting complaint that resulted in no violations being found. However, the building's history suggests ongoing maintenance and compliance challenges, particularly regarding heating systems and unauthorized occupancy conditions. The property has experienced multiple heat/hot water issues in 2024-2025, including emergency complaints in May 2025 and February 2025, and the presence of unauthorized living spaces in the previously converted cellar area remains an active concern, with open violations recorded as of 2024.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 3 |
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Year built | 1960 |
Total area | 3300 sq ft |
Floors | 2 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | 2 FAMILY HOUSE |

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