656 Seneca Avenue, Queens, NY 11385

The three-story, six-unit tenement at 656 Seneca Avenue in Ridgewood, owned by Yvesfrancois Pierre, has experienced several concerning maintenance and safety issues since 2022. Most recently, in February 2023, there were inspections revealing missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in apartment 1R, along with a mouse infestation, all of which were subsequently addressed. The building has documented multiple pest-related incidents, with violations issued in both July and December 2022 for pest problems in unit 1R.

Safety-related concerns have also been noted, including a broken smoke detector in July 2022 and a window guard issue in May 2019, though no violations were issued for the latter. A significant safety violation was recorded in July 2022 regarding the unlawful use of the kitchen for sleeping purposes in apartment 1R. On a more positive note, the building has maintained an active compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, with the most recent filings (2024-2025) showing no infested units and all six units successfully eradicated.

The most recent rodent inspection in September 2024 resulted in a passed inspection, a significant improvement from earlier documented issues, including multiple bait applications in 2019 and initial findings of rat activity that year. The building's heating and hot water systems experienced an emergency complaint in February 2023, though no violations were found during the inspection. While the building has faced various challenges, recent inspections and compliance notices suggest that many of these issues have been addressed, particularly regarding pest control and safety equipment maintenance.