2042 Gates Avenue, Queens, NY 11385

2042 Gates Avenue is a 3-story, 7-unit residential building constructed in 1909, currently owned by Guirguis Megalla. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues, particularly during the winter months of late 2019 and early 2020, with multiple complaints filed by tenants and emergency responses from the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD).

These complaints included at least six separate incidents between December 2019 and March 2021 regarding lack of heat and hot water affecting the entire building, with some cases of scalding hot water conditions exceeding 130 degrees in apartment 3L being documented. The building also faced various maintenance challenges in late 2019, including flooring issues, rodent sightings, and window-related concerns, particularly affecting apartment 3L. More recent history shows some improvement in conditions, with no bedbug infestations reported in the past three years and only one instance of infestation documented in 2020 that was resolved.

A significant safety concern was addressed in March 2020 when a gas utility violation was issued regarding an illegal gas line connection between the shut-off valve and stove in apartment 1RT, resulting in a $625 penalty that was subsequently resolved. The building has maintained an active bedbug reporting history since 2021, showing consistent compliance with reporting requirements and no recent infestations. The property currently shows no open violations in the NYC Department of Buildings system, and routine rodent inspections have passed since 2017, indicating improved pest management.