57-24 Catalpa Avenue, Queens, NY 11385

The 6-unit, 3-story New Law Tenement building at 57-24 Catalpa Avenue in Ridgewood, owned by Ion Calboreanu and dating back to 1909, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past several years. Between 2018-2019, the building faced recurring heat and hot water problems, particularly during the winter months, with multiple emergency complaints recorded in February and October 2018, as well as April 2019.

There were also documented issues with electrical systems, including lighting failures in late 2018, and unsanitary conditions related to pest infestations, with the most notable being a mouse infestation in Apartment 1R in 2019 that required remediation. More recent inspections in 2023 highlighted several safety concerns, including an open violation regarding a defective self-closing door in Apartment 1R and a violation related to a non-self-closing door at the 1st story vestibule. The building's owner has maintained compliance with the bedbug reporting requirements from 2021-2024, with no reported infestations in the past three years.

Historical rodent inspections show generally good outcomes, with the most recent (2024) passing inspection. The Department of Buildings issued violations in mid-2023 regarding the failure to file external low-pressure inspections for 2019 and 2020, though these were dismissed later that year. The building has demonstrated improved compliance with heat and hot water maintenance since 2019, as no recent complaints have been recorded.