155 Beach 19th Street, Queens, NY 11691

155 Beach 19th Street is a 256-unit, 17-story residential building constructed in 1966 and currently owned by Donald Manning. Recent inspections from May 2025 have revealed multiple concerning issues, most notably ongoing problems with heat and hot water across the building, with seven separate complaints about this service between April and May 2025. The building is also facing significant maintenance challenges, including mold and pest problems reported in May 2025, with violations issued for unsanitary conditions.

All three of these urgent issues (heat, mold, and pests) were categorized as emergency complaints by HPD. The building has a documented history of infrastructure challenges, with recent complaints about elevator systems (two active complaints as of May 2025) and a potentially unsafe façade that has been subject to various violations and penalties. The façade issue is particularly serious, with active Environmental Control Board violations from 2024 totaling $12,030 in penalties ($2,500 for failure to comply with safety measures, $10,030 for public safety concerns, and $1,250 for failure to submit required reports). The building also has a pattern of bedbug infestations, with the most recent report (2023-2024) showing 21 infested units, though all were reported as eradicated.

Additional maintenance issues have been documented in individual apartments, including problems with plumbing fixtures, window locks, and various surface repairs, particularly in apartments 5M, 16C, and 17C. The property has multiple active violations related to safety and maintenance standards, including those pertaining to the FISP Cycle 9B report, energy efficiency requirements, and various housing maintenance codes. While many previous violations have been resolved, the building continues to face challenges with timely compliance to city regulations, as evidenced by multiple open and active violation categories. The owners have also been cited for improper documentation and reporting of building conditions, particularly regarding energy efficiency and façade maintenance.