1865 Dekalb Avenue, Queens, NY 11385

This two-family house at 1865 Dekalb Avenue in Ridgewood, owned by Kapriel Cholakian, has experienced recurring issues with inadequate heat and hot water throughout 2024, with eight separate complaints documented between July and October 2024, all of which were classified as emergencies. The most recent complaints in October 2024 resulted in an inspection on October 10 that identified boiler issues requiring corrective action.

Additional concerns emerged in mid-2024 regarding unsanitary conditions related to pests, with two separate complaints filed in July 2024, though no violations were issued in these cases. Historical records indicate a previous plumbing-related complaint from March 2019 regarding unauthorized work, but access was not granted for inspection.

Importantly, there have been no bedbug infestations reported in the most recent annual filing period from November 2023 to October 2024, with the building listed as having zero infested, eradicated, or re-infested dwelling units as of April 2025. The building's age (constructed in 1920) and its recent maintenance issues suggest ongoing challenges with basic building systems, particularly heating infrastructure, which has been a recurring problem over multiple months. While some complaints have been resolved with violations issued and corrections requested, the pattern of repeated heating complaints indicates persistent system inadequacies.