109-34 203rd Street, Queens, NY 11412

The two-family house at 109-34 203rd Street in St. Albans, owned by Shirin Golian, has experienced several significant incidents since 2019 that merit attention.

Of particular concern was a gas-related violation in June 2019, when Department of Buildings (DOB) inspectors discovered an unauthorized gas meter valve connection for Apartment #2, with gas service in use despite the lack of proper plumbing inspections and permits. This violation resulted in a substantial Environmental Control Board penalty of $12,500. The situation escalated when a subsequent DOB violation was issued in September 2019 for failing to certify the correction of this immediately hazardous Class 1 violation, though this particular violation was ultimately dismissed and recorded as "paid" in December 2021.

The building, constructed in 1948 and consisting of two stories with two units, has maintained its original architectural structure, but the 2019 gas-related incidents suggest there were serious safety compliance issues during that period. While all noted violations were eventually resolved, the timeline indicates a protracted period of regulatory enforcement related to the gas utility situation, extending from May 2019 through December 2021. Since these incidents occurred over two years ago and no new violations have been recorded in the past three years (as of October 2023), it appears that the building has maintained compliance with DOB regulations in recent times, though the historical violations indicate the importance of proper permitting and inspection procedures.