624 Beach 64th Street, Queens, NY 11692

The two-family house at 624 Beach 64th Street in Arverne, owned by Patrick Josephs, has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past year. Most recently, in May 2025, there were multiple complaints about unsanitary conditions (mold), water leaks (including heavy flow), and plumbing issues related to basins/sinks, though HPD was informed that these conditions had been corrected. These followed similar complaints from April 2025, where HPD was unable to complete inspections.

The building also faced significant plumbing and hot water problems in late 2024, with multiple complaints about water supply issues, some designated as emergency cases. During this period, HPD attempted inspections but often could not gain access to the units. Currently, there is an open violation from October 2024 regarding cockroach infestation in the second-floor apartment.

Additional historical concerns include a Department of Buildings electrical safety issue from November 2022, involving exposed wiring and improper outdoor electrical connections, which resulted in an active ECB violation with an $800 penalty that remains unpaid. The building's documented issues suggest ongoing challenges with water-related systems and maintenance access, though many recent complaints were reported as resolved or closed. The property was constructed in 1996 and consists of two stories, containing two residential units.