451 Beach 27th Street, Queens, NY 11691

The two-family house at 451 Beach 27th Street in Far Rockaway, owned by Sam Kessler, has experienced a series of maintenance issues in recent months, particularly between September 2024 and December 2024. Most notably, there have been recurring problems with water leaks, with three separate "heavy flow" incidents reported during this period, two of which resulted in violations being issued. Additionally, there are ongoing concerns with pest infestations, with two separate pest-related complaints filed in both October and December 2024, one of which resulted in violations.

Other maintenance issues have included problems with ceiling paint/plaster in multiple instances, though these were generally found not to violate housing laws, and one instance involving electrical lighting that was also found to be within code compliance. The building's maintenance record suggests a pattern of building system challenges, particularly relating to water and sanitation issues. While some complaints were resolved without violations being issued, the frequency and nature of the complaints indicate ongoing maintenance concerns.

In January 2025, a separate complaint regarding illegal conversion was filed, though inspectors were unable to complete the inspection during their visits in March 2025. The property, constructed in 1920, has shown particular vulnerability to water-related issues, with five separate water-related complaints filed between September 2024 and December 2024. The most recent set of complaints from December 2024 included emergency reports regarding heat/hot water issues, water leaks, and ceiling problems, along with a non-emergency pest complaint that resulted in violations being issued.