205 Beach 31st Street, Queens, NY 11691

205 Beach 31st Street is a 3-unit, 3-story residential building located in Far Rockaway, constructed in 2002 and currently owned by Pinchas Yakobov. The building has experienced recurring maintenance issues over recent years, with significant moisture-related problems emerging as a common theme. In March 2024, multiple complaints were filed regarding water leaks (both slow and heavy flow), mold, and pest infestations, though inspectors were unable to gain access for verification.

More recently, in August 2024, three separate pest-related complaints were recorded and investigated, resulting in violations being issued. The building's violation history reveals persistent maintenance challenges, particularly in the first-floor apartment (Apartment 1). In September 2024, violations were documented for a defective smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector, and a cockroach infestation in Apartment 1, though these were certified as corrected by late September. Earlier, in July 2023, the building faced various violations including issues with mold and water leaks in Apartment 1FL, along with multiple infractions regarding blocked common areas and improperly maintained self-closing doors at the building entrance.

Notably, the property has consistently demonstrated compliance with bedbug regulations, with all recent reports (from 2020 through 2025) indicating zero infested units. Historical complaints from 2018 regarding adjacent building protections were investigated but found no violations warranting enforcement action. The building's documented history underscores recurring issues with pests, water-related problems, and building maintenance challenges, while also demonstrating regular inspection and enforcement processes through the Department of Housing Preservation and Development and the Department of Buildings. The most recent pest-related violations from September 2024 represent the latest active maintenance issue on record, although their exact nature and resolution status as of July 2025 could not be determined from the available data.