231 Beach 31st Street, Queens, NY 11691

The 3-unit residential building at 231 Beach 31st Street in Far Rockaway, owned by Rene Fialkoff, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over recent years. Most notably, in early 2025, there were multiple housing maintenance code complaints, including emergencies related to heat/hot water systems and flooring.

More concerning were the violations related to mold, water leaks, and pest problems, with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) issuing citations that would require the owner to address these conditions. The building's history shows persistent maintenance challenges in recent years, particularly in 2022-2023, when multiple violations were documented in apartment 1, including problems with plumbing fixtures (toilets and sinks), door security, and pest control - specifically, a Class A violation for roach infestation.

The building has a relatively recent construction date of 2005, and while it has been subject to various violations, there has been a positive development regarding bedbug management: the annual reports from 2019 to 2024 show a reduction from three infested units in 2019 to none in the most recent filings, indicating successful eradication efforts. However, there are still several open violations from 2022 that require attention, including issues with door self-closers, bathroom fixtures, and gas leak safety notice posting. The property underwent multiple inspections in 2022 and 2023 for various complaints, with some violations being closed after correction attempts, while others remain open as of the latest available data.