18-20 Gateway Boulevard, Queens, NY 11691

The three-story, three-unit building at 18-20 Gateway Boulevard in Far Rockaway, owned by Sophia Soler, has experienced recurring maintenance issues since 2021, with the most recent cluster of complaints occurring in May 2023. During that period, tenants reported problems with heat and hot water, electrical systems, flooring, and window conditions, though inspections by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) found no violations in most cases, except for one instance where they were unable to gain access to inspect the heat/hot water complaint.

More concerning are the multiple open violations related to Apartment 2, including requirements to eliminate rodent and insect infestations, replace missing radiators, and repair defective kitchen flooring, all noted during a November 2022 inspection. The building has also accumulated multiple bedbug report violations between 2021 and 2024, with the most recent being from April 2024, indicating potential compliance issues with required pest management procedures. The property has a documented history of various maintenance complaints, with similar issues recurring over time, including electrical problems (lighting, outlets/switches), floor maintenance concerns, and heating system deficiencies.

While some previous complaints were categorized as emergency situations, inspections typically resulted in no violations being recorded, except for the violations from November 2022 affecting Apartment 2. Additionally, there was a complaint about construction work without a permit in August 2022, though this was found to have no warranted violations upon inspection. The building has maintained its classification as a converted Class A multiple dwelling since its 1910 construction.