157 Beach 26th Street, Queens, NY 11691

The 3-unit, 3-story residential building at 157 Beach 26th Street in Far Rockaway, owned by Aryeh Assouline, has experienced several concerning maintenance issues since its construction in 2002. Most notably, in 2024, there were significant pest control problems, with the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and the Department of Housing Preservation and Development both documenting violations related to rodent activity in June 2024 - less than a month before multiple housing maintenance code complaints emerged in October 2024.

These October complaints revealed a range of issues in Apartment 1, including problems with smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and hot water temperature controls, along with several building-wide maintenance concerns such as defective doors, water leaks, and plumbing issues. The building's history also shows recurring pest problems, with multiple "unsanitary condition" complaints related to pests between 2021 and 2024, though the most recent bedbug reports from 2022-2025 show zero affected units. The building has undergone various inspections and maintenance checks over the years, with some recurring safety concerns.

Recent months show open violations related to safety equipment and maintenance, particularly in Apartment 1, where issues with smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and door functionality have been documented. Earlier complaints in 2021-2022 had addressed electrical, plumbing, and lighting concerns, and the property has a history of rodent-related inspections, with mixed compliance results between 2011 and 2024. While some past violations have been resolved, including a rat inspection in October 2024 that passed, the building continues to show maintenance challenges requiring ongoing attention.