109-14 Rockaway Beach Blvd, Queens, NY 11694

The 6-unit, 1-story building at 109-14 Rockaway Beach Blvd, built in 1931 and owned by Matthews Safos, has experienced recurring maintenance issues over recent years, particularly regarding heat and hot water systems. Most notably, there have been four heat/hot water complaints in the past 15 months (December 2024, November 2023), one of which was categorized as an emergency. The building has faced multiple inspection challenges, with several Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) complaints in 2022 (including issues with the ventilation system, plumbing, and cabinets) where inspectors were unable to gain access to conduct necessary evaluations.

Pest management has been a significant concern, with a Class B violation for roach infestation issued in July 2023 for Apartment 1, though this was certified as corrected by the end of July. The building has consistently complied with bedbug reporting requirements, with the most recent filings from July 2025 showing no infested units between 2023 and 2024. Records indicate past rodent inspections in 2018, 2019, and 2020 all resulted in passing grades.

The property has a history of annual bedbug report violations between 2021 and 2024, which have since been resolved as evidenced by the 2025 filing showing no current infestations. While there was an illegal conversion complaint in 2018, no violation was warranted upon inspection. The pattern of HVAC-related problems, particularly the recent heat complaints, suggests ongoing maintenance challenges, though many historical complaints are now closed with no current violations on record. The building appears to have an active management response to pest control issues, with the 2023 roach violation being addressed through proper channels, though the disturbance caused by these repeated maintenance issues may impact resident comfort.