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178 BEACH 92 STREET

Queens · ZIP 11693 · BIN 4303617 · Rockaway Beach-Arverne-Edgemere · On record since Sep 24, 1999 · Built 1930

NeighborhoodⓘRockaway Beach-Arverne…

Among the most complained-about buildings in Rockaway Beach-Arverne-Edgemere

More complaints than 100% of residential buildings in Rockaway Beach-Arverne-Edgemere over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.

Activity TrendsLast 5 years

Complaints have increased in the last 2 years

↑ Up 250% in the last 2 years (21 vs 6 prior 2 yrs)

Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years

Among the highest rates of serious complaints nearby

45 Priority A and B complaints over 27 years — 3.2 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.

Department of Buildings Complaints

Total complaints since 1999

48

0 active

Total Priority Aⓘ

12

Total Priority Bⓘ

33

No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ

23%

7 complaints

Complaints over time

First filed Sep 24, 1999. Latest: Jan 13, 2026.

Top complaint types

A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor

Complaint log

48total

Active only All

Date

Complaint type

Priority

Status

Closed

Outcome

Jan 13, 2026

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

B

CLOSED

Jan 29, 2026

See something wrong? File a complaint with 311

BCLOSED

Jan 13, 2026

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

Closed Jan 29, 2026

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED

Oct 18, 2025

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

Closed Nov 6, 2025

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

BCLOSED

Oct 18, 2025

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

Closed Nov 6, 2025

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED

Sep 14, 2025

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

Closed Sep 15, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED

Jul 9, 2025

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

Closed Jul 10, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED

Jul 4, 2025

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

Closed Jul 4, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED

Mar 6, 2025

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

Closed Mar 7, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Sep 6, 2024

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

Closed Sep 10, 2024

Please see complaint number

ACLOSED

Aug 31, 2024

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

Closed Sep 1, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Aug 30, 2024

Illegal Conversion

45

Closed Oct 8, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED

Aug 29, 2024

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

Closed Sep 3, 2024

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED

Aug 27, 2024

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

Closed Sep 3, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Aug 23, 2024

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

Closed Aug 26, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Aug 21, 2024

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

Closed Aug 26, 2024

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED

Aug 20, 2024

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

Closed Aug 26, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Aug 15, 2024

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

Closed Aug 26, 2024

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED

Aug 3, 2024

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

Closed Aug 5, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED

Aug 2, 2024

Gas Hook-Up/Piping – Illegal or Defective

65

Closed Aug 8, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED

Jun 27, 2024

SRO: Illegal Work/No Permit/Change in Occupancy Use

71

Closed Aug 15, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

ACLOSED

Jun 14, 2024

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

Closed Jun 15, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Jun 14, 2024

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

Closed Jun 18, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED

May 30, 2024

Illegal Conversion

45

Closed Jul 12, 2024

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED

May 5, 2024

Illegal Conversion

45

Closed May 13, 2024

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED

Mar 25, 2024

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

Closed Mar 27, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Mar 18, 2024

Illegal Conversion

45

Closed May 13, 2024

Ecb violation served

ACLOSED

Mar 14, 2024

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

Closed Mar 17, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED

Dec 12, 2023

Illegal Conversion

45

Closed Dec 13, 2023

Complaint referred to new york police department

BCLOSED

Aug 1, 2023

Illegal Conversion

45

Closed Sep 19, 2023

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED

Apr 3, 2023

Illegal Conversion

45

Closed Jan 10, 2024

Aw: no access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED

Dec 2, 2022

Illegal Conversion

45

Closed Mar 3, 2023

Aw: no access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED

Aug 27, 2020

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

Closed Aug 27, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Aug 19, 2020

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

Closed Aug 20, 2020

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

ACLOSED

Sep 10, 2015

Gas Hook-Up/Piping – Illegal or Defective

65

Closed Sep 11, 2015

Ecb & buildings violations served

ACLOSED

Jan 30, 2014

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

Closed Feb 1, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED

Jan 30, 2014

Facade: Defective/Cracking

84

Closed Feb 6, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED

Sep 14, 2011

Gas Hook-Up/Piping – Illegal or Defective

65

Closed Sep 16, 2011

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED

Feb 22, 2011

Illegal Conversion

45

Closed Apr 21, 2011

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED

Sep 15, 2010

Illegal Conversion

45

Closed Dec 22, 2017

Partial stop work order p

BCLOSED

Sep 15, 2010

Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)

66

Closed Sep 24, 2010

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED

May 11, 2010

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

Closed May 17, 2010

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED

Dec 24, 2008

Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)

66

Closed Dec 31, 2008

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED

Aug 16, 2007

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

Closed Aug 16, 2007

Building violation issued for failure to obey stop work order

BCLOSED

Jan 31, 2007

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

Closed Feb 1, 2007

Partial stop work order p

BCLOSED

Nov 30, 2006

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

Closed Feb 17, 2022

Stop work order fully rescinded n

ACLOSED

Jun 29, 2001

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

Closed Nov 1, 2001

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

CCLOSED

Jun 29, 2001

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

Closed Nov 1, 2001

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

CCLOSED

Oct 27, 1999

Residential Use – Illegal

48

Closed Nov 10, 1999

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED

Sep 24, 1999

Residential Use – Illegal

48

Closed Oct 13, 1999

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt