517 Beach 65th Street, Queens, NY 11692

517 Beach 65th Street is a two-story, two-family house located in the Arverne neighborhood and owned by Isreal Silberstein. The building, constructed in 1955, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, with the most pressing concerns emerging in mid-2024.

Between June 10 and June 26, 2024, there were multiple emergency plumbing problems reported, including issues with toilets, sinks, and a bathtub/shower. Additionally, there were electrical problems related to lighting, an appliance issue with a refrigerator, and wall plaster/paint concerns, all of which were documented but could not be inspected by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). The building's maintenance history reveals persistent problems in Apartment 1, as documented during a September 2023 inspection which identified multiple violations, including mold in the kitchen, bathroom maintenance issues, plumbing and electrical problems, and concerns with various fixtures and surfaces.

These violations, many classified as "Open" with serious implications for habitability, include broken plastered surfaces, water leaks, and problems with the gas range pilot light. The property also underwent rodent inspections in 2017, with mixed results, and has an active building permit issued in June 2023 for unspecified work. The building's record suggests ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly affecting Apartment 1, with multiple violations and service requests indicating systemic issues with plumbing, electrical systems, and overall building maintenance.