128 Beach 31st Street, Queens, NY 11691

This three-story residential building at 128 Beach 31st Street in Far Rockaway, owned by Abe Rosenthal and constructed in 2005, has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past several years, with a particular pattern of violations related to building security and safety systems. Most recently, in August 2024, the building received two Class B violations requiring repair of third-story vinyl siding and abatement of overgrown vegetation in the rear yard, both of which were certified as corrected in September 2024.

Looking back through the violation history, there has been a consistent pattern of entrance security issues, with multiple citations for defective or missing self-closing doors at various locations including the building's main entrance, roof bulkhead, and boiler room in 2022-2023, culminating in a Class C violation in November 2023 regarding the front entrance door's defective hinges. Additionally, there was a notable safety systems deficiency in May 2022 when both smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were found to be missing or defective in one of the apartments (Unit 2).

The building's maintenance record also shows some attention to fire safety equipment, with a 2022 violation noting the need for proper garden hose and pail equipment to test the sprinkler system. While the building has maintained a clean record with respect to bedbug infestations, with no reported cases or eradications in any of the annual reporting periods from 2019 through 2024, the recurring nature of security and safety system violations suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. The most recent violations and their correction (as of September 2024) indicate some responsiveness to maintenance issues, though the pattern of similar violations over time raises questions about the sustainability of these corrections.