59-36 70th Avenue, Queens, NY 11385

The four-story, 24-unit New Law Tenement building at 59-36 70th Avenue in Ridgewood, owned by Ernest Schemitsch, has a documented history dating back to its 1923 construction. The most pressing recent issue has been recurring heat and hot water problems, with the latest incident reported in November 2024 representing a continuing pattern; similar complaints were logged in multiple instances throughout late 2022, with tenants consistently reporting restoration of services during HPD inspections.

The building also experienced a pest-related complaint in December 2021, though no violations were found following inspection. Recent administrative compliance issues were noted in late 2022, including violations regarding encumbrances in public halls, proper signage, and a defective vestibule door knob, though these were subsequently addressed and certified as corrected in early 2023. The building has maintained a clean record in terms of bedbug infestations over the past five reporting periods (2020-2024), with zero units affected in each annual report.

Rodent inspections show consistent compliance with city regulations, with the most recent initial inspection in May 2017 passing without issues. Of particular note, there were two compliance inspections conducted in November 2022 for Local Law 188/17 requirements, though both resulted in inspectors being unable to gain access on their second final attempts. The property has also experienced an ongoing situation since October 2018 involving a reported illegal pet ferret, with the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene issuing warnings to the owner.