102-20 217th Street, Queens, NY 11429

The three-family property at 102-20 217th Street in Queens Village, owned by Antoine Geneste and built in 1920, has experienced numerous maintenance and regulatory issues in recent years. In August 2022, the building faced multiple emergency complaints including water leaks with heavy flow, mold, sewage issues, and safety concerns related to carbon monoxide and smoke detectors. While rodent-related violations were documented by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene during this period, subsequent rodent inspections in September 2022 resulted in an initial failure, though a December 2022 compliance inspection passed.

The building currently has active violations from October 2022 related to an illegal conversion to a fourth family unit in the cellar, including improperly installed water and gas lines, with penalties of $2,500. Historical records show a consistent pattern of required bedbug reporting violations between 2021 and 2023, though the most recent report from March 2024 indicates no infestations during the 2022-2023 reporting period. The property has undergone various permit-related activities, with two permits issued in 2018, though details regarding their specific purposes and outcomes were not provided in the available data.

Notably, multiple Housing Maintenance Code complaints from August 2022 were closed due to the Department of Housing Preservation and Development's inability to gain access for inspection. These complaints encompassed a range of issues including unsanitary conditions related to pests and various safety concerns, indicating a period of significant maintenance challenges for the building. The most recent housing maintenance code complaints from 2022, while classified as closed, suggest that the building has experienced persistent maintenance and safety compliance issues over the past several years.