146-58 181st Street, Queens, NY 11413

The two-family house at 146-58 181st Street in Springfield Gardens, owned by Keno Decosta and constructed in 1998, has experienced a series of regulatory issues over the past few years that warrant attention. Most notably, there is an active Environmental Control Board violation as of September 2023, with a $12,500 penalty related to an unauthorized construction of a combustible wooden structure in the rear yard (approximately 6' x 10'), representing work done without the required permits.

The building's records also show multiple complaints regarding permit issues between September and October 2021, with most inspections resulting in no violations found, though one led to an Oath Violation being served. The most recent building-related complaint occurred in August 2022 concerning potentially illegal or defective gas piping, though inspectors were unable to gain access on their second attempt to verify the situation.

The property's recent history suggests ongoing concerns with compliance to building codes and proper permitting procedures, with the most significant current issue being the unauthorized structure in the rear yard for which penalties have been imposed. While several complaints were investigated during 2021-2022, most were resolved without resulting in violations, though the pattern indicates a period of heightened scrutiny regarding the building's maintenance and modifications. As of now, the primary outstanding matter remains the active $12,500 penalty related to the rear yard structure constructed without proper permits.