60-71 71st Avenue, Queens, NY 11385

The three-story New Law tenement at 60-71 71st Avenue in Ridgewood, owned by Cornel Mateas, has experienced multiple maintenance issues requiring attention in recent years. Most notably, a cluster of complaints filed in October 2024 resulted in several violations, including lighting problems (both in unit and common areas), door issues, and continued heating problems that remain unresolved as of now.

The building also has open violations regarding the need for proper smoke and carbon monoxide detector notices, a defective door latch in apartment 3, and several other maintenance concerns documented during an October 2024 inspection. The property has shown a pattern of maintenance issues, with similar problems noted during a 2020 inspection including mold and paint/plaster violations, though those were subsequently closed. The building's historical maintenance record shows some positive trends, particularly in pest management, with no bedbug infestations reported since 2021 and the last rodent inspection in 2017 recording a "passed" status.

While multiple violations and open complaints currently exist, it's worth noting that many of the October 2024 complaints were promptly inspected, though not all issues were resolved during the inspection process. The owner has been provided with time to correct the newly identified violations according to housing laws, and tenants have been advised to allow access for repairs. The building's age (1908) and classification as a New Law tenement suggest it has undergone various maintenance challenges typical of older Brooklyn properties, though recent records indicate numerous violations requiring attention.