1730 Greene Avenue, Queens, NY 11385
The 6-unit, 3-story New Law Tenement building at 1730 Greene Avenue in Ridgewood, owned by Mordechai Retek, has experienced persistent rodent issues over the past few years, with multiple rat sightings and signs of rodent activity reported between 2024 and 2025. Most recently, in February 2025, inspections found rat activity, and follow-up inspections have been scheduled to address ongoing violations.
The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene's Rat Portal shows several instances of bait application between 2024 and 2025, suggesting active management of the rodent problem. Additionally, there are multiple unresolved DOB violations related to failure to file annual external low-pressure inspections from 2018 through 2023, which could indicate maintenance oversight.
The building's history also reveals some maintenance issues requiring attention - in October 2018, violations were issued regarding broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in the bathroom ceiling of apartment 2R, in addition to concerns about a slow water leak. The property has undergone various inspections and complaints regarding unauthorized modifications or uses, including construction enforcement issues in late 2020, illegal hotel room concerns, and an illegal conversion complaint in 2019. While there have been multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations and complaints over the years, it's noteworthy that the building's bedbug reports consistently show zero infested units from 2020 through 2024, indicating successful pest control in that regard.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 6 |
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Year built | 1930 |
Total area | 4875 sq ft |
Floors | 3 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT |

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