109-40 Corona Avenue, Queens, NY 11368

The two-family house at 109-40 Corona Avenue is a two-story residential building constructed in 1920, currently owned by Vlash Pepa and containing five units. The building has a notable recent history of unauthorized renovation work, with the most significant incident occurring in mid-2022 when the Department of Buildings received a complaint about construction work being performed without proper permits in an occupied multiple dwelling.

An inspection conducted shortly after the complaint revealed approximately six workers performing extensive interior demolition across multiple floors, including the removal of entire kitchens, bathrooms, and electrical wiring from partitions, with the work reported to be 95% complete. This violation resulted in a significant penalty of $6,250, though records indicate the violation was later resolved.

The situation escalated to the point where a Stop Work Order was issued, though this was fully rescinded following a subsequent inspection in August 2023. The timeline of these events suggests that while the building underwent substantial unauthorized renovations, regulatory intervention was eventually pursued by the authorities, leading to a resolution of the violation and the lifting of the work stoppage order. As of October 2023, this represents the most significant incident on record for the property, with no additional violations or complaints documented in the following months.