88-02 Rockaway Beach Blvd, Queens, NY 11693

The 7-story, 19-unit residential building at 88-02 Rockaway Beach Boulevard, owned by Edward Kurtz and constructed in 1957, has experienced several maintenance challenges in recent years, particularly in early 2025. Between January and April 2025 alone, there were multiple complaints regarding door and window issues, with a total of ten 311 service requests and corresponding Housing Maintenance Code complaints, most of which were marked as emergency cases. While some of these complaints were inspected and found to not violate housing laws, others could not be fully inspected, requiring tenants to re-file complaints.

The building has also faced recurring elevator service issues, with multiple complaints about single device service and no alternate service between 2021 and 2025. Two active violations remain concerning elevator systems: a 2021 violation regarding missing door lock monitoring equipment (with a $1,250 penalty) and a failure to file the FISP Cycle 9C Technical Report by February 2024. Inspection records from 2023-2024 show notable interior maintenance issues, particularly in Apartments 3A and 6B.

Apartment 3A had violations for defective plaster surfaces, door issues, and water leaks, while Apartment 6B required repairs for ceiling conditions, window problems, and an intercom system violation that remains open as of 2023. The building's maintenance history shows consistent attention to pest control, with all bedbug reports from 2020-2024 indicating zero infested units. Additionally, rodent inspections conducted in 2021-2022 all resulted in "Passed" ratings, suggesting effective pest management in this regard. While the building has had its share of maintenance challenges, recent records indicate that most violations are being addressed, though some active violations remain unresolved as of 2025.