162 Beach 96th Street, Queens, NY 11693

162 Beach 96th Street is a 3-story, 5-unit residential building built in 1929 in Rockaway Beach, currently owned by Patricia Powell. The building has experienced significant maintenance challenges over the past few years, with the most recent rodent-related violation recorded in March 2025, and ongoing rodent-related compliance issues noted in April 2025. There have been recurring problems with unsanitary conditions, including garbage/recycling storage violations in both 2022 and 2023, and pest-related issues in 2023. The building has also faced multiple plumbing and water supply complaints, with emergency status complaints recorded in both 2022 and 2024.

Of particular concern is an active Environmental Control Board violation from 2020 regarding failure to comply with a commissioner's order from 2017, with penalties totaling $62,500. This follows a pattern of similar violations between 2018-2020 related to non-compliance with various commissioner's orders. The building experienced heat and hot water issues in October 2022, evidenced by two emergency complaints within three days of each other, though one was resolved upon verification of correction. While the building's bedbug report for 2022-2023 shows no infestation or re-infestation, it is important to note that the building's history includes multiple pest-related complaints. Recent inspections in 2025 failed for "Other Reasons" during rodent inspections, and there is an active ECB violation from 2018 still under review regarding non-compliance with sprinkler system testing requirements.

The property has had its share of building code violations requiring attention, including issues related to garbage accumulation, sewage problems, and various plumbing concerns. An annual bedbug report was filed in 2024 showing zero infested units for the period 2022-2023, which is a positive development. The building's permit history shows activity in late 2018, with work permits filed for electrical work, though the final disposition of these permits is not clear from the available data. This summary highlights the building's ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly regarding sanitation, plumbing, and pest control, while also noting some improvements such as the apparent resolution of recent bedbug issues. The presence of active ECB violations from 2020 regarding non-compliance with orders is particularly noteworthy, representing a significant financial penalty that remains unresolved as of 2025.