67-03 Beach Channel Drive, Queens, NY 11692

The three-unit, three-story building at 67-03 Beach Channel Drive, owned by Jorge Howard and built in 1905, is currently experiencing significant maintenance issues that warrant attention. Most concerning is an active Department of Buildings violation from March 2024 regarding a partially collapsed load-bearing wood frame wall at the adjacent property (67-07 Beach Channel Drive) that has led to a partial vacate order affecting the right side yard of 67-03 Beach Channel Drive. The building has also been generating multiple housing maintenance code complaints in 2025, particularly during January-April 2025, with persistent issues including heat/hot water problems, electrical system failures (wiring, outlets, lighting), and appliance concerns.

Several HPD inspection attempts were unsuccessful due to lack of access, though some heat issues were reportedly resolved when contacted by HPD. Further complicating matters, there are multiple open housing maintenance violations from January 2024 related to apartment conditions, including reports of roach infestations in both apartments 1B and 3. The building's recent history shows recurring problems with basic services, as evidenced by multiple heat/hot water complaints between November 2024 and January 2025, and more recent issues with garbage/recycling storage.

Historical complaints also indicate issues with building stability and illegal conversion allegations, though inspections either found no violations or the inspectors were unable to gain access. A bedbug reporting violation was issued in April 2024, which remains open as of the latest available data. While some maintenance issues have been addressed or closed, the pattern of complaints suggests ongoing challenges with building systems and maintenance response procedures.