317 Beach 65th Street, Queens, NY 11692

The 3-unit, 3-story building at 317 Beach 65th Street in Arverne, owned by Barry Ekstein, was constructed in 2008 and has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, between June and July 2025, there were multiple plumbing-related emergencies reported, including problems with water supply, bathtub/shower systems, sinks, and a heavy water leak. In December 2024, two emergency incidents involving heat/hot water and cooking gas were also recorded, though both were resolved promptly, according to HPD records.

The building has maintained a clean bedbug record over the past five reporting periods from 2020-2024, showing zero instances of infestation or eradication requirements. Two Class A violations related to annual bedbug reporting requirements were recorded in 2021 and 2022 but were subsequently closed. The building's construction and maintenance history shows proper documentation of bedbug compliance in recent years, with the most recent reports for 2023-2024 showing no affected units.

Prior complaints, such as a 2019 Department of Buildings complaint regarding a sweep (which showed no warranted violation upon inspection), were also resolved without issue. The property underwent new construction in 2018, as evidenced by issued permits for new building and plumbing work. While the recent cluster of plumbing-related issues in 2025 and heating/gas concerns in 2024 are noteworthy, most complaints have been addressed promptly within their reporting periods.