212 Beach 120th Street, Queens, NY 11694

The three-story, three-unit building at 212 Beach 120th Street in Rockaway Park, owned by Harry Rubinstein and constructed in 1979, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues since 2019. Most notably, the property has multiple open violations related to bedbug reporting requirements from 2020 through 2024, and various safety notice posting violations pertaining to smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, gas leak procedures, and tenant housing information guides identified in March 2020.

The building has a documented history of moisture-related problems, with multiple mold complaints and water leak issues in 2019, including one instance of heavy water flow that resulted in HPD violations. Several additional infrastructure and maintenance concerns have been logged through 311 service requests, including problems with window frames, appliances (refrigerator and electric range), and a series of pest-related complaints.

Following an inspection in 2019, the building has received multiple non-emergency housing maintenance code violations, particularly for unsanitary conditions and pest issues, though many of these complaints were closed without violations being issued or due to HPD's inability to gain access for inspection. Specifically in August 2019, violations were noted regarding a defective refrigerator door gasket and entrance door self-closing mechanisms in Apartment 1. While there have been numerous maintenance issues documented through 311 service requests and housing code violations, the building's most pressing current concerns appear to be the open violations related to bedbug reporting and various safety notice requirements established under the Housing Maintenance Code and Administrative Code.