20-21 Seagirt Boulevard, Queens, NY 11691

The 6-story, 259-unit residential building at 20-21 Seagirt Boulevard in Far Rockaway, owned by Philip Goldfarb and built in 1952, has experienced multiple significant maintenance issues in recent months. Most notably, there was a cluster of ten separate heat and hot water complaints in February 2025 alone, many of which were categorized as emergencies. These complaints were mostly resolved promptly, with occupants confirming restoration of services during inspections.

The building has also undergone various inspections and repairs, with November 2024 inspections revealing multiple violations in Apartment 6A, including defective smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, issues with plastered surfaces, and problems with doors requiring repairs. An extensive pattern of heat and hot water complaints persisted through early 2025, with the most recent maintenance issue involving an animal-related complaint in May 2025, which resulted in no violations being found. The building's historical maintenance record shows some concerning patterns.

In 2019, there were ECB violations regarding improper posting of work permits and maintenance issues in Apartment 6G, while 2020-2024 complaints including elevator service and building stability concerns were documented, though some inspectors were unable to gain access for verification. The property has a clean bedbug record for the past year, with zero reported infestations between November 2023 and October 2024, though there was one reported case the previous year (2022-2023). Recent rodent inspections in 2022 and 2025 both resulted in passing scores, indicating no current rodent issues. The building's management has generally responded to violations and complaints, with many being promptly closed after inspections, though repeat complaints about heat and hot water issues suggest ongoing challenges with building systems.