249 Beach 118th Street, Queens, NY 11694

The three-story, three-unit residential building at 249 Beach 118th Street in Rockaway Park, owned by James Charles, has a significant number of open violations and past issues affecting resident safety and comfort. Most notably, as of May 2025, there are multiple open violations in Apartment 2 related to safety systems, including missing window guards, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and defective self-closing doors, all identified during a June 2024 inspection. The building also has open violations related to unsanitary conditions, including a February 2025 HPD complaint about garbage/recycling storage that resulted in violations being issued.

Past maintenance issues have included a mold problem (June 2024) and ceiling paint/plaster concerns. The property has consistently failed to file required annual bedbug reports from 2021 through 2024, resulting in multiple Class A violations. Additionally, there is an active Department of Buildings ECB violation from 2018 regarding unauthorized construction of a second curb cut, for which a penalty of $800 remains due.

The building's maintenance history shows recurring issues with both safety systems and basic upkeep, with the most recent violation being the garbage storage problem in 2025. While some past violations have been resolved, many remain open as of mid-2025, including three Class B and two Class C violations specifically related to safety equipment in Apartment 2. The property has a history of not meeting basic housing maintenance requirements, particularly regarding safety equipment installation and reporting requirements. The building, constructed in 1915, is classified as a HERETOFORE CONVERTED CLASS A property, indicating it has undergone some form of conversion from its original configuration.