784 Seneca Avenue, Queens, NY 11385

784 Seneca Avenue, a 6-unit, 3-story New Law Tenement building constructed in 1930 in Ridgewood and owned by Chung Lau, has experienced recurring pest and maintenance issues over the years. Most recently, in July 2023, there was a report of a rat sighting, though the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene found no violations upon inspection. The building has faced multiple challenges with pests, particularly in August 2018 when several complaints were filed regarding unsanitary conditions and flooring issues, though inspectors were unable to gain access to verify the conditions at that time.

While the building's bedbug reports from 2020-2024 indicate no infestations, the property has had to address various maintenance issues, including violations in 2021 related to fire retardant ceiling repairs and vinyl floor tile replacement in the public hall areas, which were subsequently certified as corrected. The building has undergone regular rodent inspections, with varying results. Most recently, in November 2024, it passed a compliance inspection, following an initial rat activity inspection in September 2024.

Historical records show a pattern of rodent activity in 2014 and 2013 as well, though all subsequent inspections in those years were passed. The property has maintained regular bedbug reporting compliance since 2020, with all reports showing zero infested units, suggesting effective pest management practices in this regard. While the building has faced periodic maintenance challenges, particularly in 2018, the more recent record shows improved compliance and maintenance responsiveness, with no current bedbug or significant pest issues reported.