1717 Greene Avenue, Queens, NY 11385

1717 Greene Avenue is a 3-story, 6-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1930 and currently owned by Baldassare Larussa. The property has experienced several significant issues in recent years, most notably related to lead paint compliance, with open violations as of May 2022 in apartments 1R, 2R, and 3L regarding failure to certify lead-based paint hazard control requirements during unit vacancy.

In 2019, there were complaints about window safety and mold problems, though these were resolved without violations being issued. The building has had ongoing maintenance concerns, with open Department of Buildings violations from 2023 for failure to file external low pressure inspections for both 2021 and 2022. A series of violations were documented in December 2019 specifically concerning apartment 1R, including issues with lead-based paint hazards, multiple problems with plastered surfaces and paint, and a missing smoke detector - all of which remained open as of the latest inspection.

On a positive note, the building has maintained a consistent record of passing rodent inspections since 2014, with the most recent inspection in September 2024 resulting in a passing grade. The property has also demonstrated good control over bedbug infestations, with all annual reports from 2021 through 2024 showing zero infested dwelling units and no reports of eradication or reinfestation. The building's history suggests ongoing challenges with regulatory compliance, particularly regarding lead paint and building safety systems, though recent inspections have shown improved pest management and no significant new health or safety concerns.