69-06 Beach Channel Drive, Queens, NY 11692

The two-family house at 69-06 Beach Channel Drive in Arverne, owned by Wenzhong Chi and built in 2006, has experienced numerous maintenance issues over the past year and a half, with the most pressing concerns revolving around heat and hot water problems. In 2025 alone, there have been three separate heat/hot water complaints, with one resulting in violations being issued in February 2025. The building has also faced multiple unsanitary conditions, including pest infestation complaints in both December 2024 and June 2025, with the latter being classified as an emergency.

A significant cluster of violations was documented in July 2024, primarily affecting the first apartment, including issues with mold, plumbing, electrical systems, and paint/plaster conditions. Most of the violations from the July 2024 inspection remain open, including problems with molding, scalding hot water, ceiling light fixture, wall plaster, bathroom faucet leaks, and water leakage at the ceiling. The second apartment documented an inappropriate heating system operation during summer months, resulting in another open violation.

More recent complaints in June 2025 indicate continuing issues with doors/windows, cooking gas, lighting, and plumbing. The building's heat and water systems appear to be particularly problematic, with multiple 311 complaints and housing maintenance code complaints related to these services. Following the July 2024 inspection, the Department of Housing Preservation and Development issued multiple violations, though some complaints from earlier investigations were closed due to inability to gain access for inspection. While the building has undergone inspections and received violations, there is limited information available regarding the current status of these violations and whether they have been addressed by the owner.