20-19 Himrod Street, Queens, NY 11385

The three-unit New Law Tenement building at 20-19 Himrod Street in Ridgewood, owned by John Imperatore, has experienced recurring sanitation and maintenance issues since 2019, with the most significant concerns centering around sewage odor problems. Between 2020 and 2022, there were multiple complaints about sewage odors affecting indoor air quality, with the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) issuing advisories to the property management in response to three separate incidents.

The building faced substantial plumbing and heating system challenges in early 2019, with multiple emergency complaints about heat and hot water problems affecting the entire building, as well as significant issues with water supply and sewage systems. While many of these complaints were eventually resolved, several violation notices remained open as of 2019-2020, including concerns about a water leak in Apartment 2's bathroom, improper door arrangements at the vestibule, and encumbered areas in the public hall of the first story. The property has maintained a relatively stable record regarding bedbug infestations, with all annual reporting periods since 2022 showing zero infested units or re-infestations.

Recent inspections in 2020 regarding rodent activity showed passing results in two inspections, though previous years recorded various rodent-related complaints and a failed inspection in May 2019. Most recent building inspections in 2023 revealed one open violation regarding the proper filing of annual bedbug reports, while earlier violations from 2019 related to building maintenance and repairs were categorized as closed. The owner has obtained necessary permits for plumbing work in 2018 and 2019, suggesting ongoing efforts to address building maintenance requirements.