2053 Gates Avenue, Queens, NY 11385

2053 Gates Avenue is a 3-story, 6-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1908 and currently owned by Martha Likidis, located in Ridgewood, NYC. The building has experienced recurring maintenance and pest issues over the past several years, with the most recent significant concern being a rodent infestation reported to the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene in October 2024, which resulted in violations and scheduled follow-up inspections. The property has a documented history of water leak problems, particularly affecting apartment 3L, with multiple violations issued in 2019-2020 related to heavy flow issues in the kitchen.

The building has also faced challenges with pest control, including a significant bedbug infestation affecting all units in 2023, though subsequent reports in 2024 indicate no current infestations. Electrical lighting issues and various maintenance concerns, including problems with paint/plaster conditions, have been reported and, in some cases, violations were issued. More recently, the building has undergone multiple rodent baiting treatments in early 2025, indicating an ongoing effort to address pest control issues.

The property has documented violations related to failure to file required inspections, including an active violation from April 2023 regarding the 2022 External Low-Pressure Inspection. Housing Maintenance Code violations from 2020 remain open, specifically concerning repairs needed in apartment 3L, including ceiling repairs, water leak abatement, and pest extermination requirements. The building's maintenance history suggests periodic but not consistent attention to both emergency and non-emergency repairs, with some violations remaining unresolved for extended periods. Recent documentation indicates the property continues to require active management to address recurring pest and maintenance issues, though there have been improvements in certain areas, such as more recent bedbug management reporting showing no active infestations.