189 Beach 112th Street, Queens, NY 11694

The two-story, five-unit building at 189 Beach 112th Street in Rockaway Park, owned by John Baron, has experienced significant maintenance issues in recent months. Between April and June 2025, there were multiple emergency complaints and violations related to stairs/ flooring conditions, including three separate instances of stair-related issues between April 30 and May 22, 2025.

The building has also faced problems with garbage/recycling storage (both unsanitary conditions and mold reported in June 2025), pavement issues outside the building, and a non-functioning bell/buzzer/intercom system. An inspection in November 2024 revealed several open violations in Apartment 1, including water leak issues affecting the ceiling and multiple windows requiring repairs. The building also has outstanding violations related to safety compliance, including missing notices for smoke detector requirements, carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, and housing information guides.

Earlier maintenance history shows persistent issues with water-related problems, as evidenced by complaints in January 2025 regarding a slow leak and plumbing issues, though HPD was unable to complete inspections for these complaints. The building's documented history also includes three separate complaints about work being done without permits in 2021 and 2020, though inspections resulted in no violations being warranted at that time. While some complaints were resolved through inspections and closure, many recent issues have resulted in violations being issued, particularly regarding the stairs/ flooring conditions which have been a recurring theme throughout 2025.