416 Beach 25th Street, Queens, NY 11691

The two-family house at 416 Beach 25th Street in Far Rockaway, owned by Ronald Gayle, was constructed in 1932 and contains 19 units across two stories. The building has experienced persistent heat and hot water issues, particularly in early 2025, with multiple emergency complaints filed between January 9 and January 23, 2025. These heating problems appear to be an ongoing concern, with similar complaints dating back to October 2024 affecting both individual apartments and the entire building.

Additionally, there have been several attempts by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) to inspect various issues, including appliance complaints (refrigerator and electric/gas range) and a broken/missing window guard, though inspectors were often unable to gain access to the units. Apartment C, located on the first floor, has multiple open violations as of September 2024, including issues with a broken door knob, defective bathroom flushing apparatus, non-functional carbon monoxide detectors, and deteriorated wood floor and cabinet conditions. The unit has also experienced problems with heating and hot water supply, as well as a pest infestation that required remediation in early 2024.

An Environmental Control Board violation issued in January 2024 noted sagging floors and lifting tiles in the kitchen area, resulting in a $1,250 penalty. The building's history includes multiple unsuccessful inspection attempts by HPD, particularly in late 2024 and 2025, though some earlier complaints were resolved. While rodent inspections conducted in 2019 and 2022 passed, there were some compliance issues noted during these inspections.