1863 Bleecker Street, Queens, NY 11385

1863 Bleecker Street is a 2-story, 4-unit New Law Tenement building in Ridgewood, built in 1930 and currently owned by Keqi Wei. The building has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over the past years, with the most recent concern being a carbon monoxide detector inspection attempt in February 2025 that HPD was unable to complete. In 2024, the building faced rodent-related issues that required multiple bait applications throughout the year, with inspections showing both passed and failed results.

Notable violations were documented in 2024 in Apartment 2R, including issues with window sash counterbalance, plaster surfaces, and electrical outlet cover, all of which were certified as corrected by July 2024. The building's history reveals recurring problems with various systems, including an emergency heat and hot water outage in 2021 that was resolved shortly after intervention. Previous violations show consistent maintenance challenges, particularly in 2018 and 2019, when multiple emergency complaints were filed regarding door issues, electrical problems, and pest control needs, including documented rodent infestations in Apartment 1L1R.

The Department of Buildings records indicate past concerns about potential illegal conversions and work without permits, particularly regarding gas line installations in the cellar. However, recent bedbug reports from 2021 through 2024 show zero infestations, suggesting successful pest management. While many historical violations have been resolved, the recurring nature of safety system issues, including the recent carbon monoxide detector concern, suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. The property has undergone multiple inspections and violations resolution processes, including several Environmental Control Board violations related to failure to comply with correction orders between 2018-2020, though these ultimately resulted in no penalties due to resolution status.