36-10 172nd Street, Queens, NY 11358

The three-story, three-unit residential building at 36-10 172nd Street in Flushing, currently owned by Ioanna Hatzistefanidis, has experienced several significant incidents in recent years, particularly in March 2023. The property underwent twin emergency complaints on March 19, 2023, relating to heat/hot water issues and plumbing/water supply problems, all of which were inspected by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) on March 20 with no violations issued.

However, more serious concerns emerged during the same inspection, with three open violations documented that indicate potential legal and safety concerns: one violation related to the need to properly file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy for the building's multiple dwelling use, and two specific violations concerning Apartment 1FL, including an unlawful cooking space (gas range in the kitchen) and the presence of a bathroom facility (water closet, wash basin, shower stall) in a storage area that had allegedly been converted to a Class A apartment. These violations suggest possible unauthorized modifications to the building's original configuration, potentially affecting both safety and legal compliance.

In March 2023, a complaint was filed with the Department of Buildings regarding an illegal conversion at the property, which was marked as "No Access – 2nd Attempt" during inspection on October 28, 2023, though no resolution was recorded. This pattern of incidents raises concerns about the building's overall maintenance and regulatory compliance status.