1672 Gates Avenue, Queens, NY 11385

The two-family home at 1672 Gates Avenue in Ridgewood, owned by John Imperatore, has experienced several maintenance issues in recent years, with the most recent cluster of problems emerging in July 2024, including door and window issues, missing signage, and an emergency roof hatch problem. In 2023, there was a concerning series of emergency violations related to doors and windows, along with safety issues involving the fire escape. The building has been generally compliant with bedbug reporting requirements, with no reported infestations between 2019 and 2024, though there are three consecutive years (2021-2023) when the annual reporting requirement was noted as violated during inspections.

A rodent inspection in October 2024 reported rat activity, marking a significant health concern, though previous inspections had shown compliance. The property has undergone two bedbug inspection years (2021-2023) with no infestation reports. Recent regulatory inspections in July 2024 resulted in several violations, including issues with self-closing doors and encumbrances in the public hall, though all violations were subsequently closed with certifications in August 2024.

The building has a history of various complaints and violations dating back to 2019, including an illegal conversion complaint in 2022 and an illegal curb cut complaint in 2019, though both were ultimately resolved with no violations found at inspection. While the building is generally following the required bedbug reporting protocol, the recent door/window issues, emergency roof hatch problem, and rat activity report suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. The property's age (built in 1939) and two-story configuration with four units is typical for the Ridgewood neighborhood.