329 Beach 29th Street, Queens, NY 11691

The three-story, four-unit building at 329 Beach 29th Street in Far Rockaway, currently owned by Yakov Albaliya, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most notably, there was a heat and hot water emergency complaint filed in December 2023 affecting the entire building, though inspectors were unable to gain access for confirmation. The property has faced ongoing maintenance challenges, with multiple violations recorded in 2024 including a fire escape safety issue and a cockroach infestation in apartment 2R, demonstrating persistent pest control problems.

The building's safety systems have been a particular concern, with past violations including a defective fire escape on the third-story balcony (2022), missing fire door in the boiler room (2022), and damaged fire-retardant ceiling and walls in the cellar (2022). The property has demonstrated a pattern of requiring various repairs and improvements to maintain safety and habitability standards. Notable past violations include the need for a new handrail at the front stairs (2022), issues with the fire escape system (2022), and the presence of household articles obstructing public hallways (2022).

While the building's bedbug report from 2024 shows all units were treated and eradicated, this was the first full-year filing period since bedbug incidents were first mentioned in 2023, and the building has a history of pest-related issues dating back to 2022. Rodent inspections from 2018 also resulted in violations. The property has historically operated under converted Class A status since its 1931 construction, and while many past violations have been closed, the presence of recent complaints and open violations suggests ongoing maintenance challenges.