59-17 71st Avenue, Queens, NY 11385

The three-story, five-unit tenement building at 59-17 71st Avenue in Ridgewood, owned by Michael Guelly, has experienced several maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, in September 2024, violations were issued regarding carbon monoxide detectors and bathroom floor tiles in apartment 3R, with previous violations in 2023 concerning mold, various floor and wall surface issues, and problems with multiple appliances including an electric/gas range.

The building has also undergone significant work to address safety concerns, with violations issued in 2023 regarding the illegal fastening of a self-locking push bar on the bulkhead roof door and self-closing door issues in the public hall, both of which have been closed. Recent complaints suggest ongoing management of basic maintenance issues, as evidenced by multiple HPD inspections resulting in both violations and non-violations across various apartment conditions including walls, ceilings, and doors. The property's maintenance history shows a pattern of departmental oversight, with various violations being noted and subsequently certified as corrected, including multiple paint/plaster issues, flooring problems, and mold conditions.

However, there has been consistent compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, with the most recent filings showing zero infested units for the past several years. A rodent inspection in April 2024 resulted in bait application, while a 2017 inspection passed without issues. The building, constructed in 1910, has had its fair share of maintenance challenges typical of older New York City tenements, requiring regular intervention by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development to address both emergency and non-emergency conditions across its five units.