99 Beach 31st Street, Queens, NY 11691

99 Beach 31st Street is a 6-unit, 3-story residential building constructed in 1931 located in Far Rockaway and currently owned by Isaac Fialkoff. The building has experienced several maintenance issues in recent years, with the most recent complaints in late 2023 regarding appliances (refrigerator and range), heat/hot water, and unsanitary conditions (pests). Notably, there is a concerning pattern of access issues, as the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) was unable to gain entry to inspect the reported problems in November 2023, despite these being emergency claims.

Other significant recent issues include a verified lack of heat/hot water in January 2023, along with earlier problems in 2022 involving pests and wall conditions that resulted in violations. During a May 2023 inspection, several violations were noted regarding required safety postings, including carbon monoxide detector requirements, smoke detector requirements, and others, though most of these were certified as corrected by June 2023. The building's history includes a 2019 heat/hot water issue that was reportedly resolved, and it is currently showing a pattern of problems that particularly affects basic services and maintenance.

It's worth noting that the building has maintained a pest-free record since 2018, with no reported bedbug infestations in the past six years, as evidenced by the bedbug reporting system. There is also an open violation related to lead-based paint hazard control requirements from February 2023 that requires attention. Additionally, a complaint regarding illegal conversion was filed in June 2023, though inspectors were unable to gain access to verify the conditions. The property has experienced recurring issues with heating systems, both in 2019 and more recently, indicating potential ongoing problems with building infrastructure.