557 Fairview Avenue, Queens, NY 11385
The two-story, four-unit New Law Tenement building at 557 Fairview Avenue in Ridgewood, owned by Raanan Laufer and constructed in 1917, has recently faced several notable public health challenges. Between 2024 and early 2025, there were three documented rat sightings on the property, all of which resulted in Department of Health and Mental Hygiene violations requiring follow-up inspections.
These pest control issues stand out as the most significant concerns regarding resident health and safety in recent records. Additionally, in March 2024, there was a water supply-related plumbing complaint categorized as an immediate emergency, though inspections by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development found no violations.
On a positive note, the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations over multiple reporting periods. From 2020 through May 2025, all six mandatory bedbug reports showed zero infested, eradicated, or re-infested units, indicating effective pest management practices in this regard. While the building's age and recent rodent issues are concerning, the absence of bedbug problems in recent years is a notable positive aspect of the property's maintenance record.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 4 |
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Year built | 1917 |
Total area | 3000 sq ft |
Floors | 2 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT |

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