16-24 Hancock Street, Queens, NY 11385

The two-story, six-unit Old Law Tenement at 16-24 Hancock Street in Ridgewood, owned by Anna Pogorzelska and constructed in 1931, has experienced several maintenance and safety issues over the past several years, with particular concerns evident between 2017-2018. In 2018, Apartment 2R, in particular, was the focus of multiple violations including problems with plastered surfaces, flooring, a bathtub, and various security and safety features such as doors and detectors, all categorized as Class B violations that remained open as of July 2023. Multiple emergency complaints in September 2018 were related to inoperable smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, as well as door issues.

Though many of these problems received attention, including some being closed by July 2018, a notable housing maintenance code violation from July 2018 concerned broken plaster and paint requirements, missing vinyl floor tiles, bathroom issues, and door lock repairs, all in Apartment 2R. The building's more recent history shows an active Department of Buildings complaint from September 2024 regarding potential illegal conversion, though the inspector was unable to gain access during the first attempt. The property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with all annual reports from 2019-2024 showing zero infested units or eradication needs.

While rodent activity was noted in periodic inspections, particularly in 2019 and 2024, compliance inspections following those reports in 2023 and 2024 showed no such issues. The most recent rodent inspection from November 2024 passed, indicating improved pest management. The building's overall history suggests significant maintenance issues were addressed between 2018-2020, with the most recent concerns primarily focusing on pest control and the pending illegal conversion investigation.