1705 Gates Avenue, Queens, NY 11385

The three-story, six-unit residential building at 1705 Gates Avenue in Ridgewood, owned by Fidel Dominquez, has experienced persistent maintenance and safety issues over recent years. Most notably, there has been an ongoing rodent problem, with the Department of Health issuing violations in March and August 2025, following multiple rodent-related service requests since 2023.

The building has also faced significant plumbing and sanitary challenges, particularly in 2021 when Apartment 1L was found with multiple violations including pest infestations (roaches and water bugs), non-functional smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and defective plumbing fixtures. Multiple service requests related to plumbing issues were logged in 2020-2021, including problems with sinks and a heavy water leak. The property has recorded several compliance violations requiring official inspections, including failed inspections related to bedbug reporting in 2021-2022 (though recent filings show no infestations), and violations concerning the boiler system and plumbing work in 2020-2021.

There is also an active issue from June 2023 regarding failure to file external low-pressure inspections for 2020-2021. The building's history shows consistent attempts at remediation, with numerous bait application records between 2024-2025 and a recent successful compliance inspection in April 2025, though rodent signs were again reported in March 2025. While some violations have been properly addressed and closed, including those related to garbage storage and various repair issues, the recurring nature of rodent complaints and the building's age suggest ongoing maintenance challenges.