69-18 Beach Channel Drive, Queens, NY 11692

The three-story, three-unit building at 69-18 Beach Channel Drive in Arverne, owned by Sam Kessler, has experienced several notable events since its 1910 construction, with the most significant issues occurring between November 2018 and early 2019. During this period, there were multiple violations and maintenance issues identified, including problems with window guards, bathroom fixtures, and stairway balustrades, particularly affecting the third-floor apartment.

The building also faced heat and hot water system complaints in November 2018, though these were investigated by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development with no violations cited. More recently, the property has maintained a consistent record of complying with bedbug reporting requirements, with no documented infestations or eradications since 2021. The building's February 2023 violation, with respect to the annual bedbug reporting requirement, was successfully resolved.

Regular bedbug reports from 2022 through 2024 show no signs of infestation in any dwelling units. While the building experienced multiple violations in late 2018, including safety concerns regarding window guards and stairway balustrades, it's worth noting that all these violations have been closed and no similar issues have been reported in recent years. The current bedbug-free status and absence of recent major maintenance issues suggest improved conditions, though prospective tenants should remain aware of the building's century-old infrastructure.