1869 Gates Avenue, Queens, NY 11385

1869 Gates Avenue is a 2-story, 4-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1930 and currently owned by Herman Weiser. The property has experienced recurring issues with pest infestations, particularly between 2022 and 2023, with several complaints documented through 311 services, including multiple inspections for pest-related problems in April 2023 that resulted in some violations.

The building has ongoing concerns with sewage-related issues, evidenced by both April 2023 complaints and a March 2023 DOHMH indoor air quality report noting sewage odor, which remains in progress as of the latest data. The building has also faced structural and maintenance challenges, particularly in apartment 2R, where multiple violations were documented in March 2022 regarding water leaks, roof issues, and defective plaster surfaces, though these violations were certified as corrected between April and June 2022.

The property has shown some improvement in recent years, with the most recent bedbug reports from 2022-2024 indicating no infestation issues, and the April 2024 inspection showing the building is currently up to date with bedbug reporting requirements. However, recent rodent inspection results from September and October 2024 have indicated rat activity, suggesting ongoing vermin management challenges. While the building has undergone several inspections and corrections, the repeated nature of pest complaints and recent rodent activity indicates persistent maintenance and sanitation challenges that have required multiple interventions from city agencies over the past several years.