40-04 Bowne Street, Queens, NY 11354

40-04 Bowne Street is a 6-story, 69-unit residential building located in Flushing, built in 1920 and currently owned by Jacob Eisenstein. The building has experienced several significant compliance and safety issues over the past few years, with the most recent concerns centering around violations related to its elevator system, including an active violation for failing to file the required FISP Cycle 9C Technical Report by February 21, 2024.

The property has a notable history of unauthorized modifications and occupancy concerns, with multiple complaints between 2019 and 2025 regarding illegal conversions and unauthorized work, particularly involving apartment modifications and potential unauthorized hotel room usage. These complaints often resulted in "Inspector Unable To Gain Access" outcomes, though some did lead to the issuance of violations and penalties, such as the 2019 violation for unauthorized work in apartment 6D that resulted in a $625 penalty.

The building's health and safety record includes a recent DOHMH complaint from November 2024 regarding rodent/insect/garbage issues in a food establishment, as well as multiple complaints in 2020 related to mobile food vendor smoke/odor issues. The property has also faced recurring issues with its elevator system, as evidenced by multiple violations between 2019 and 2020 regarding failure to correct defects and submit required inspection documentation, though many of these violations were ultimately dismissed. The building has experienced some recurring health and safety concerns that suggest ongoing monitoring of building conditions, though most recent violations appear to be being addressed through proper channels.