65-17 Forest Avenue, Queens, NY 11385

The two-story, five-unit New Law Tenement building at 65-17 Forest Avenue in Ridgewood, currently owned by Mariusz Czajkowski, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over recent years, particularly during 2021-2024. The property has ongoing open violations related to annual bedbug report filings as of 2024, while earlier periods showed concerning patterns of water and heating system maintenance problems.

Notable incidents from 2021 include multiple emergency plumbing complaints (radiators, water supply, toilet, bathtub/shower) and heating system issues, particularly affecting Unit 1L, which also exhibited mold problems that resulted in both Class A and B violations. The building underwent what appears to be unauthorized construction work in mid-2021, leading to multiple complaints about work without permits and illegal after-hours operations, resulting in two Environmental Control Board violations totaling $3,750 in penalties, though these were later dismissed or resolved. The property's maintenance history shows a pattern of delayed access for inspections, particularly regarding plumbing issues, though some problems were correctly addressed when verified by HPD.

More recent history shows relatively fewer complaints, though there are still unresolved issues regarding bedbug reporting compliance. The building's systems and infrastructure have experienced recurring problems, particularly in 2021, with multiple heating and hot water complaints, though many of these were addressed through various inspections and violations. The property has passed recent rodent inspections (2012 and 2017) and has had its bedbug reporting requirements documented, though current violations suggest some lapses in compliance with housing maintenance laws.