3-31 Beach 68th Street, Queens, NY 11692

The two-family house at 3-31 Beach 68th Street in Arverne, owned by Eric Ramsey, is a two-story building constructed in 1910. The property has experienced several maintenance issues over the past few years, with the most significant recent incident being a fire-related event in November 2024 that resulted in active violations for fire, water, and smoke damage throughout the building, along with missing windows and damaged wood studs on both floors. This incident led to a full vacate order being served on November 3, 2024, and current active violations requiring the resealing of accessible openings to safeguard the public and property.

The building's recent history shows recurring issues with basic utilities and infrastructure. There were multiple complaints about heat/hot water and electrical outages in both 2020 and 2021, with similar problems noted in Housing Maintenance Code violations from 2018. During 2018, several violations were documented including defective electrical outlets, hot water supply issues, and problems with doors/windows in both apartments.

The property has also faced issues with building cleanliness and maintenance, including problems with refuse/rubbish accumulation in the rear yard and cellar, as well as kitchen appliance functionality. More recently, two smoking violations were recorded, in 2022 and 2023, though these are generally less serious compared to the structural and utility issues. While many past complaints have been closed, the most concerning aspect of this building's recent history is the November 2024 fire-related incident and its associated violations, which represent the most significant current risk to resident safety and building integrity. Prior to this incident, the building had shown a pattern of utility and infrastructure maintenance challenges that affected resident comfort and convenience.