342 Beach 67th Street, Queens, NY 11692

This three-story, three-unit residential building at 342 Beach 67th Street in Arverne, owned by Bickram Omwathath and constructed in 1905, has experienced recurrent maintenance issues over the past three years, with particularly frequent problems in 2022, 2023, and 2024. Most recently, in spring 2024, there were multiple complaints about heat/hot water issues and water supply problems that the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) could not inspect due to access issues.

During 2023, there were notable concerns about electrical problems (no lighting) and plumbing issues (toilet problems). The building experienced similar recurring issues in 2022, including multiple emergency heat/hot water complaints in December 2022.

The property also has several open housing maintenance code violations, including two separate bedbug report violations from both 2023 and 2024 inspections, suggesting ongoing pest management concerns. A significant cluster of violations was recorded in May 2022 for the second-floor apartment (2ND FL), including issues with mold, water leaks, missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and various maintenance problems such as a broken doorbell and inadequate gas supply to the cooking range. The building's documented history shows persistent challenges with basic services including heat, hot water, electrical systems, and plumbing, with multiple instances of HPD being unable to gain access to investigate complaints, raising concerns about communication or access protocols within the building management system.