17-12 Menahan Street, Queens, NY 11385

The 4-unit, 3-story New Law Tenement building at 17-12 Menahan Street in Ridgewood, owned by Ethan Bloomberg and constructed in 1930, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over the past five years. Most notably, there were multiple sewage leak complaints in 2019, and a concerning pattern of heat and hot water failures was documented in 2018 and 2019, though some were reportedly resolved promptly.

The building has faced persistent issues with its water heating systems, with the most recent Department of Buildings (DOB) Environmental Control Board violation in September 2024 documenting problems with water heaters, including a non-functioning circulator pump and missing valves. The property has a notable history of regulatory scrutiny, particularly in 2018 when multiple violations were issued regarding illegal transient use of the property, resulting in fines related to safety concerns including fire alarms, sprinkler systems, and means of egress. While these violations were eventually resolved, they indicate a period of non-compliance with safety standards.

The building's maintenance and pest management record shows consistent attention to bedbug reporting requirements, with no reported infestations in the past four annual filings (2021-2025). Rodent control has been an ongoing concern, with several inspections between 2018 and 2019 documenting rat activity, though more recent inspections in 2020-2024 show improved results. As of April 2025, the building's current status reflects compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, though an external low-pressure inspection violation from June 2023 remains active.