508 Seneca Avenue, Queens, NY 11385

The 14-unit, 4-story building at 508 Seneca Avenue in Ridgewood, owned by Simon Kaufman and constructed in 1989, has experienced recurring plumbing and maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there have been multiple water supply-related complaints between 2023 and 2024, with three separate plumbing incidents recorded in February 2024 alone, though inspections found no violations in those cases.

There have also been heating and hot water issues, with an emergency complaint filed in April 2024. In September 2023, several complaints regarding damp spots, painting issues, flooring concerns, and electrical problems (specifically no lighting) were reported, but inspectors were unable to gain access to verify these conditions. The building had significant maintenance violations identified during an April 2024 inspection, including problems with the building's entrance door glass, roof leaks in the fire stair area, and multiple issues with fire safety doors and carbon monoxide detectors, all of which were subsequently certified as corrected.

The property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations from 2020 through 2024, with zero reported cases in the past five reporting periods. However, there was a concerning pattern of rat activity noted between late 2021 and early 2022, with multiple inspections showing positive results for rat activity, though a September 2024 inspection passed. Recent construction permits were issued in 2018-2020 for various improvements, including plumbing work, suggesting ongoing maintenance and upgrading efforts by the current ownership.