46-04 245th Street, Queens, NY 11362

The two-family house at 46-04 245th Street in Douglaston, owned by Nicholas Petras, has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past several years, with the most pressing concerns involving heat and hot water services. Most recently, in December 2024, multiple complaints were filed regarding building-wide and apartment-specific heat and hot water problems, which were ultimately resolved through HPD intervention. These heating issues have shown a pattern, with similar complaints reported in January 2023 and November 2024.

The building has also faced electrical challenges, including lighting and no-lighting situations in late 2024. In 2019, significant maintenance violations were documented in Apartment 4, including problems with plaster surfaces, water leaks, and defective lighting, though most of these issues were eventually resolved through inspection and correction processes. Historical data reveals several concerning incidents between 2018-2019, including violations related to fire safety (missing fire stoppages in the cellar) and an open violation regarding a nuisance condition involving “sllleping” in the attic and plumbing fixtures in Apartment 4.

The building's maintenance history also includes multiple HPD inspections in 2019 that documented various violations, particularly concerning ceiling conditions in Apartment 4 that required repairs and repainting. Water leakage issues were documented in March 2019, and there were complaints about ceiling conditions in April 2019 that resulted in multiple violations. While the property appears to have maintained compliance with bedbug regulations from 2021, with no reported infestations during the specified period, the recurring nature of heating and electrical problems in recent years suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. The building's current configuration is as a two-family house, though there were complaints regarding potential illegal conversion in April 2019 that required investigation.