23-05 215th Street, Queens, NY 11360

The two-family house at 23-05 215th Street in Bay Terrace, owned by Gary Constantopes, has experienced several significant regulatory events since 2018, with the most critical incidents occurring in early 2021. In February 2021, the building faced serious gas safety issues, resulting in violations for improperly installed gas piping systems in both the boiler room and first-floor areas, with penalties totaling $18,750.

These modifications included new gas valves for both a hot water heater and HVAC unit, which were found to be operational without proper inspections or required permits. The building also had two related violations in April 2021, categorized as immediately hazardous (Class 1) violations, concerning failure to certify corrections of the ECB violations, though these were ultimately dismissed in April 2024.

Prior to these gas-related issues, a December 2018 complaint regarding a potentially illegal certificate of occupancy was filed, though this investigation determined no violations warranted inspection at that time. While the building appears to have resolved the gas-related violations and paid the associated penalties, it's worth noting that the most recent recorded violations were only dismissed in April 2024, indicating an extended period of regulatory scrutiny and corrections work. The building has been standing since 1970 as a two-story, two-family residence, and these recent compliance issues represent the most significant enforcement actions on record.