1716 Gates Avenue, Queens, NY 11385
1716 Gates Avenue is a 6-unit, 3-story New Law Tenement building located in Ridgewood, built in 1930 and currently owned by Edward Ilginis. The property has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues throughout 2024 and into early 2025, with three emergency complaints recorded in October 2024, December 2024, and February 2025, though the issues were confirmed to be resolved in each case. The building has several open Housing Maintenance Code violations as of October 2024, notably regarding the need for repairs and replacements in apartment 2L, including window guards, door self-closing mechanisms, and floor issues. There are also infrastructure concerns, with open violations related to the building's entrance door latch and heating system notice requirements.
The building's maintenance history shows active pest control efforts in 2024-2025, with multiple bait application inspections indicating rat activity, particularly in September 2024 and October 2024. External low-pressure inspection violations were issued in 2023 and 2024 for failure to file required documentation. However, the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with zero reported cases between 2017 and 2021. Other complaints, such as a water leak with heavy flow in 2022, have been resolved, though HPD was unable to gain access for inspection in that instance.
The most recent inspections and service requests have focused on the building's essential services, with nine separate heat and hot water complaints between 2022 and 2025. The pattern of these complaints suggests ongoing heating system challenges, despite temporary resolutions being implemented. The property has had multiple inspections and service requests related to rodent activity in 2024-2025, indicating a persistent pest management issue. While the building has shown some responsiveness to maintenance requirements, as evidenced by the closure of several complaints and violations, the open violations from the October 2024 inspection indicate ongoing maintenance needs that require attention.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 6 |
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Year built | 1930 |
Total area | 5600 sq ft |
Floors | 3 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT |

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