342 Beach 70th Street, Queens, NY 11692

The two-family house at 342 Beach 70th Street in Arverne, owned by South Homes Inc. and built in 1920, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past seven years. Most recently, in December 2022, there was a heat and hot water emergency affecting an apartment, which was documented by both 311 and Housing Maintenance Code Complaints, though HPD was unable to gain access for inspection.

Earlier, in 2020, there were two separate complaints regarding unsanitary conditions involving mold and pests, both of which HPD could not inspect despite being categorized as emergencies. A heavy water leak incident was reported in late 2018, which was inspected but no violations were issued. The building's maintenance record also shows a violation in January 2023 for storm damage affecting the entire basement apartment, classified as a Class C violation that required remediation.

Prior to this, there were documented issues with garbage/recycling storage in February 2023. The property underwent rodent inspections in 2019, initially failing in May for unspecified reasons, but passing a subsequent compliance check in June of that year. Despite these various issues, which have primarily concerned heat/hot water systems, unsanitary conditions, and water damage, there are no recent complaints or violations on record beyond early 2023, suggesting some level of improved compliance or responsiveness to maintenance issues.