1671 Cornelia Street, Queens, NY 11385

The three-story, six-unit New Law Tenement building at 1671 Cornelia Street in Ridgewood, owned by Friedrich Tarnock and constructed in 1931, has faced persistent maintenance challenges over recent years. Most notably, there have been ongoing rodent infestation issues, with multiple DOHMH rodent sightings recorded throughout 2023-2025, and inspections showing continued rat activity despite repeated bait applications.

The building has also been grappling with water-related problems, including complaints about mold (both visible and affecting ceilings) in multiple apartments, particularly in bathrooms of units 1L and 2L as documented in 2023 violations. Additional maintenance concerns have included electrical issues with kitchen appliances in units 2L and 3L (May 2023), a broken bathroom door knob in unit 2L (October 2023), and various plumbing and safety matters. The property has pending violations regarding the illegal wooden porch constructed without proper permits, noted in a 2022 Department of Buildings inspection, and three active violations related to failure to maintain building conditions (April 2019).

There are also open violations from 2023 related to the failure to file required external low-pressure inspections in 2019 and 2021. While some complaints have been resolved through inspections (January 2023), including issues with ceiling paint/plaster and an electric range, many violations remain active, particularly concerning pest control, water damage, and sanitation issues. The building's recent inspection history shows continued monitoring of rodent activity, with multiple inspections and bait applications throughout 2025, indicating an ongoing pest management challenge that has persisted despite numerous complaints and interventions.