2040 Gates Avenue, Queens, NY 11385

2040 Gates Avenue is a 6-unit, 3-story residential building constructed in 1909 and currently owned by Calogero Cipriano. The property has experienced persistent heating issues, particularly evident in three recent emergency heat/hot water complaints in late 2023, including a December 2023 case where HPD could not gain access for inspection, and a November 2023 incident where heat and hot water were reportedly restored during the investigation. The building underwent several significant maintenance issues in 2022, with multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations primarily affecting apartment 3L, including problems with pest infestation, mold, missing safety devices (smoke and carbon monoxide detectors), and various maintenance needs such as ceiling repairs, roof leaks, and door issues.

The property has maintained a clean record for bedbug infestations over the past several years, with no reported cases from 2019 through 2024, and passed a rodent inspection in June 2017. The building's maintenance history reveals recurring emergency situations, particularly related to heating systems, with eight documented heat/hot water complaints between 2021 and 2023. While most of these cases were eventually resolved or closed, the pattern suggests ongoing infrastructure challenges.

In 2022, along with the aforementioned issues in apartment 3L, inspections revealed various building-wide problems including a broken window sash, electrical service issues in public areas, and multiple safety device requirements. The property has shown some improvement in recent years, with no new complaints regarding unsanitary conditions or pest infestations since 2022, and compliance with the bedbug reporting requirements showing no affected units. However, the recent heating system challenges indicate that building systems maintenance remains an area requiring attention.