199-14 32nd Avenue, Queens, NY 11358

The three-story, five-unit residential building at 199-14 32nd Avenue in Bayside, owned by Constantine Dionysiou and constructed in 1931, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there was a serious incident in December 2024 involving fire damage to apartment 3F on the third story, which remains under investigation along with other open violations related to soot removal and ceiling repairs in the public hall areas.

The building has a concerning history of safety and maintenance problems, including multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations as of December 2024 regarding defective doors and fire safety equipment, with specific issues related to self-closing doors and fire retardant materials. Earlier in 2023, there were documented problems with fire escape safety and garbage storage.

The property has demonstrated some recent improvements in pest control, with no reported bedbug infestations during the 2022-2023 period and successful rodent inspections in April 2023, though a rodent-related complaint was filed just days prior to that inspection. Historical data from 2022 reveals a pattern of maintenance challenges, including issues with doors, flooring, mold, water leaks, and plumbing systems, all of which resulted in violations after inspections by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development. The building's recent history suggests ongoing maintenance concerns that require attention, particularly regarding the fire damage incident and associated violations from late 2024.