16-10 Jefferson Avenue, Queens, NY 11385

The 3-story, 6-unit NEW LAW TENEMENT building at 16-10 Jefferson Avenue in Ridgewood, owned by Helen Estrada and constructed in 1931, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues in recent years, particularly relating to heating and electrical systems. Between 2022 and early 2023, there were multiple complaints regarding lack of lighting, power outages, and heat/hot water issues affecting the entire building, with several incidents requiring emergency responses from the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD).

An inspection in July 2023 resulted in the identification of multiple administrative violations, including missing safety notices for smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and gas leak procedures, though these were subsequently certified as corrected in August 2023. The building has maintained a consistent record of rodent inspections, with some indicating rat activity in 2022 and 2024, though most inspections have resulted in passing grades.

The property has shown no bedbug infestation issues since 2019, with all recent filings indicating zero infested or re-infested units. While there was a complaint about an illegal curb cut/driveway in 2023, this was dismissed during inspection in August 2024. The building's maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with its heating and electrical systems, particularly during the winter months, though recent violations related to safety notices and building code compliance appear to have been addressed promptly.