203 Beach 28th Street, Queens, NY 11691

The 3-unit, 3-story building at 203 Beach 28th Street in Far Rockaway, owned by Cherie Smith, has experienced recurring pest-related issues, most recently documented in June 2023 when three separate UNSANITARY CONDITION complaints regarding pests were filed and violations were issued by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). These complaints coincided with a pest infestation affecting Apartment 1, which also has open violations for carbon monoxide and smoke detector issues, as well as multiple documented infestations involving roaches and mice.

The building has a history of maintenance challenges, including heat and plumbing problems, with emergency complaints recorded in April 2022 for both heat/hot water issues and toilet problems, though the HPD inspection resulted in some violations and access issues. Previous complaints from 2020-2022 included mold, additional pest issues, and a slow water leak, with varying outcomes in terms of violations. As of the most recent inspections, there are multiple open violations from June 2023 that require attention, including the need to file an annual bedbug report, post inspection certificates near mailboxes, and address various safety compliance issues.

The building's documented problems suggest ongoing maintenance concerns, particularly regarding pest control and safety systems. The property was also the subject of a boiler-related complaint in 2021, which was referred to HPD for further investigation. The persistent nature of the pest-related issues, culminating in multiple violations as recently as mid-2023, stands out as the most significant ongoing concern for this relatively new construction, which was built in 2006.