448 Beach 64th Street, Queens, NY 11692

The two-family house at 448 Beach 64th Street in Arverne, owned by Margaret Cameron, is a single-story structure built in 1940. The property has experienced significant maintenance issues in recent years, particularly in 2024, with multiple concerning incidents clustered around the same time period. In August 2024, there were six separate complaints requiring inspection by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), including violations related to electrical wiring, electrical outlets/switches, plumbing (specifically a basin/sink issue), a malfunctioning refrigerator, and an unsanitary pest infestation.

These violations were officially documented and remain open as of the latest inspection on August 30, 2024. The building's recent history shows recurring issues in the basement apartment, with current violations including pest infestations (specifically roaches), leaky faucets, refrigerator problems (including defective door gaskets), and electrical outlet concerns. Earlier complaints from 2022 are also noteworthy, including a flooring issue where inspectors were unable to gain access and a window frame problem that resulted in no violations being issued.

The building's complaint history includes a potential illegal conversion investigation from 2020, though inspectors were unable to gain access during the investigation. While some of these issues have been resolved, the concentration of maintenance violations in 2024, particularly relating to basic utilities and sanitation, suggests ongoing challenges with building upkeep and systems maintenance. The property has also accumulated several open violations as of the most recent inspection, indicating these issues have not yet been formally resolved through remediation or correction.