67-15 Beach Channel Drive, Queens, NY 11692

The two-family house at 67-15 Beach Channel Drive in Arverne, owned by Albert Basal, has experienced several maintenance issues over the past two years that should be noted by current and prospective tenants. Most recently, in April 2025, there was a heat and hot water emergency that resulted in violations being issued by HPD, though these violations are in the process of being addressed.

In 2023, the building underwent two significant incidents involving water problems, including heavy flow water leaks in both September 2023 (closed without violations) and an emergency heat/hot water issue in April 2025 (with violations). A more serious set of violations occurred in April 2023 when multiple unsanitary conditions were documented, including pest infestations of mice and roaches in the first-floor apartment, as well as a defective carbon monoxide detector; these violations were certified for correction by April 27, 2023. Additionally, there was one building-wide safety issue regarding a missing balustrade at the front stoop stairs that received a Class C violation.

The property's history includes two separate complaints about illegal conversions in 2019 and 2021, both related to the address 11692 (which appears to be an error or a related address), though in both cases inspectors were unable to gain access after multiple attempts. While some of these issues have been resolved, including the clearance of several violations by 2023, the pattern of maintenance issues, particularly regarding heating systems and water problems, suggests ongoing infrastructure challenges within the building. Prospective tenants should be aware that as of the latest inspections, there were still outstanding violations from the April 2025 heat/hot water emergency requiring correction within a specified timeframe.