17-08 Stanhope Street, Queens, NY 11385

The 3-unit, 3-story tenement at 17-08 Stanhope Street in Ridgewood, built in 1920 and owned by Flender Soto, has experienced significant maintenance issues in recent months. In October 2023, the building received multiple housing violations, including problems with plumbing (toilets and sinks), electrical systems (lighting), paint and plaster (ceiling damage), water leaks (heavy flow), and unsanitary conditions (mold). These issues, many of which were categorized as emergency or immediate emergency, primarily affected the first-floor apartment.

The building has open violations as of January 2024 related to mold, plumbing, and ceiling issues that were documented during an October 2023 HPD inspection. Additionally, there are serious safety concerns including the presence of roaches throughout Apartment 1, multiple issues with bathroom fixtures, a defective ceiling light fixture, and problems with the flushing apparatus. The building's recent history shows some regulatory attention to safety requirements, with violations issued for improper postings and missing carbon monoxide detector devices.

While the property has been free of documented bedbug infestations since 2019, and previous rodent inspections in 2013, 2014, and 2017 resulted in passing grades, the current state of maintenance and habitability raises significant concerns. A complaint about work without a permit was noted in 2024, though the inspector was unable to gain access to verify the complaint. The building's age and recent concentration of violations suggest persistent maintenance challenges, with the majority of reported issues occurring in the last 1-2 years.