311 Beach 69th Street, Queens, NY 11692

The two-family residence at 311 Beach 69th Street in Arverne, owned by Sammy Alkaifi, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over the past few years. Most recently, in October 2024, there was a sewage odor complaint related to indoor air quality, for which the Department of Health issued corrective instructions to the management. The building has faced recurring problems with garbage/recycling storage issues, evidenced by violations in July 2024, June 2024, and September 2022.

A notable pattern of electrical issues emerged in July 2024, including complaints about lighting, outlets/switches, and a power outage, though inspectors were unable to access the property for verification. The building's safety features have also come under scrutiny, with two fire escape safety complaints in June 2023, for which inspectors were again denied access. Looking at the building's history from 2018 to 2024, there have been multiple complaints regarding potential illegal conversions of the property between 2018 and 2021, though inspections were often unable to confirm these allegations due to access issues.

Other notable incidents include a heating/hot water complaint in June 2023, electrical wiring concerns in March 2024, and various safety and maintenance inquiries. The Department of Buildings records from 2020-2024 show several instances where inspectors were unable to gain access to verify complaints, indicating ongoing challenges with maintenance inspections. This history suggests persistent maintenance and safety oversight challenges in the building, with particularly recurring issues related to garbage management, electrical systems, and access for inspections.