141 Beach 26th Street, Queens, NY 11691

141 Beach 26th Street is a 3-unit, 3-story residential building constructed in 2003 in Far Rockaway, currently owned by Daniel Yakobov. The building has experienced recurring maintenance and safety issues, with the most significant recent problems occurring in October 2024, when multiple emergency complaints were filed regarding plumbing water supply issues, and several safety concerns emerged including defective doors, missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and various unsanitary conditions.

An inspection on October 8, 2024, resulted in multiple Class C violations related to the boiler room, including issues with fire retardant materials, flue pipe placement, door functionality, electrical wiring conditions, and several other safety concerns that remain open as of now. The building's recent history shows consistent problems with basic services, including violations issued in July 2023 for stairs and building-wide heat/hot water issues, and electrical problems including power outages and lighting failures. The property's maintenance record shows some historical concerns worth noting, including a 2020 incident involving cooking gas violations and a series of complaints about stairs, unsanitary conditions, and pests.

Previous regulatory actions include a 2019 Environmental Control Board violation regarding improper PVC piping in the boiler room, which resulted in significant penalties, though records indicate these were resolved. The building underwent various inspections and received multiple citations regarding building safety requirements, including the need to properly maintain fire safety equipment and address electrical issues. Notably, the building's bedbug reporting history shows consistent zero infestation reports from 2019 through 2023, suggesting effective pest management in this regard.