1824 Cornelia Street, Queens, NY 11385

This 3-story, 6-unit New Law Tenement building at 1824 Cornelia Street in Ridgewood, owned by Anna Giuga, has experienced ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly in recent years. As of May 2025, there is an open HPD complaint regarding inadequate lighting in the building. During 2024, the property had multiple plumbing issues requiring attention, including toilet problems and water supply concerns, though these were eventually closed without violations.

The building has experienced recurring issues with walls, including mold (2022), slow leaks (2022), and plaster problems (2022), all of which resulted in violations. More recent violations from 2024 involve mice infestation, though this was certified as abated in June 2024. The building's infrastructure has also required attention, with violations in 2023 noting problems with concrete stairs, intercom/buzzer systems, and various public area maintenance issues including painting and cleaning requirements. The property's historical maintenance record shows a pattern of plumbing, electrical, and structural issues, though most recent complaints (2022-2025) have been addressed through official channels, with many being closed following repairs or inspections.

Importantly, there have been no reported bedbug infestations in the past five years, as evidenced by the annual reports, and a rodent inspection in November 2024 passed compliance standards, suggesting some improvement in pest management. While there was an illegal conversion complaint in 2022 and a Certificate of Occupancy issue in 2021, both were closed without violations being substantiated at the time of inspection. The building's maintenance history indicates a property that has faced ongoing challenges with basic services and building infrastructure, though recent years show some responsiveness to violations and complaints, with many being addressed through appropriate channels. The presence of multiple violations related to various systems and structures suggests a need for ongoing maintenance attention, though the absence of recent bedbug reports and recent rodent compliance inspection passing may indicate some improvements in pest management practices.