657 Seneca Avenue, Queens, NY 11385

The two-story, four-unit building at 657 Seneca Avenue in Ridgewood, owned by Dragisa Dimitraskovic, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past few years. Most notably, the building faced multiple electrical problems in 2018, including a power outage and wiring issues, as well as safety concerns regarding the fire escape in 2019. September 2018 was a particularly problematic month, with multiple complaints about flooring issues, unsanitary conditions (including pest problems), and wall maintenance needs, though inspectors were unable to gain access to verify these issues at that time.

More recently, the building underwent inspections from 2021 to 2024 that revealed ongoing requirements to file annual bedbug reports, with the most recent report filed in May 2024 showing no infested units. The property has also faced some structural and safety concerns, as evidenced by open violations from 2018 regarding damaged balusters, defective flooring, and roof leaks affecting public areas, as well as issues with the fire egress system. In 2019, there were several complaints about unauthorized work and safety concerns related to construction fencing, leading to violations and penalties.

While the building has passed recent rodent inspections in 2024, there was evidence of prior infestation issues, with multiple bait applications recorded in 2017. The most recent building permit activity shows applications filed in 2019 and 2020, though some remain in process. Despite these various issues, many earlier complaints have been resolved or closed, though the presence of multiple open violations from 2018 suggests some ongoing maintenance challenges. The property has maintained compliance with recent bedbug reporting requirements and passed recent rodent inspections, indicating some improvement in pest management.