1853 Cornelia Street, Queens, NY 11385

The 8-unit, 3-story tenement building at 1853 Cornelia Street in Ridgewood, owned by Pinches Fried and constructed in 1911, has experienced several maintenance and safety issues over the past five years. The building has had ongoing electrical safety concerns, particularly in apartment 2R, where multiple violations were documented in March 2022, including exposed wires and defective outlets. Recent inspections in 2024 have shown some compliance issues, including active violations for failure to file annual boiler and low-pressure inspection reports (issued April 2023 and September 2024).

The property has a history of moisture-related problems, with multiple complaints about water leaks and mold between 2020-2022, though these issues appear to have stabilized more recently. The building has undergone regular rodent inspections, with the most recent one in September 2024 passing without issues, suggesting improved pest control measures. Earlier inspections in 2020 and 2021 showed rat activity was present but later inspections passed.

Bedbug reports from 2023-2025 indicate no infestation problems during the past three reporting periods. The property has maintained some compliance with safety regulations, though there have been notable gaps, including violations related to fire egress and carbon monoxide detection systems in apartment 2R in 2022. Recent inspections under Local Law 188/17 have shown attempts at compliance, though access issues were noted in July 2023. The building's heat and hot water systems appear to have required attention, with service interruptions reported in November 2020, though these were resolved at the time according to tenant reports.