1689 Gates Avenue, Queens, NY 11385

The 8-unit, 3-story New Law Tenement at 1689 Gates Avenue in Ridgewood, built in 1930 and owned by 1689 Gates Partners Lp, has experienced several significant issues in recent years. Most notably, there are currently four active violations as of June 2023, all related to failure to file annual External Low-Pressure Inspection reports from 2018-2021, as well as an outstanding violation for not filing the 2017 Annual Boiler Inspection Report. Additionally, a complaint regarding illegal conversion was filed in July 2023, though inspectors were unable to gain access during their two attempts in September 2023.

The building had a rat activity issue noted in July 2023, though subsequent inspections in September 2023 and September 2024 passed without rodent-related findings. The property has a documented history of bedbug incidents, with three confirmed infestations between 2021-2023, though all reported infestations were successfully eradicated according to the records. The building has generally maintained compliance with rodent inspections over the years, passing nine consecutive inspections from 2016-2022, with the exception of the mentioned July 2023 inspection showing rat activity.

While the building had one complaint about illegal activity in 2019, this was determined to have no violations upon inspection. A work permit was issued in June 2019 for external work (permit type EW) under job number 421934884. The property's current status shows multiple active violations that require attention, particularly related to the failure to file required inspection reports.