334 Beach 54th Street, Queens, NY 11692

This 32-unit, 4-story residential building at 334 Beach 54th Street in Edgemere, constructed in 2004 and currently owned by Christina Pimentel, has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water systems, particularly evident in multiple complaints throughout 2024-2025. The building faced several heat/hot water complaints between December 2024 and January 2025, with at least three emergency complaints regarding lack of heat/hot water in the entire building during the first week of January 2025 alone. More recent concerns include ventilation system issues as of April 2025, with two separate complaints where HPD was either unable to complete inspections or found conditions that did not violate housing laws.

The property has also shown maintenance challenges in specific apartment 2I, with multiple violations noted between 2023-2024 regarding water leaks, defective plastered surfaces, and cabinet repairs. A Department of Buildings inspection in March 2024 identified several maintenance issues in apartment 2I, including problems with walls, ceilings, and cabinet fixtures. The building has a history of elevator-related complaints between 2018-2021, all of which were either dismissed or found to have no violations at the time of inspection, including a notable elevator out-of-service complaint in 2018 that was deemed a public safety concern.

Environmental Control Board violations from 2018-2021 suggest some ongoing maintenance oversight, particularly regarding elevator safety and maintenance requirements. While the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations from 2018-2025, with no reported cases or eradications, the recent pattern of heat/hot water and ventilation system complaints indicates persistent infrastructure challenges. The current status of the building shows an open Class A violation from March 2024 concerning plastered surfaces and other repairs in apartment 2I, while most other historical violations have been closed, including two elevator-related violations from 2023 that involved improper door mechanisms in public areas and apartment 4A.