1030 Cypress Avenue, Queens, NY 11385

The two-story, four-unit New Law tenement at 1030 Cypress Avenue in Ridgewood, owned by Sieuchand Sinanan, was constructed in 1931 and has a concerning history of maintenance issues. Most notably, the building has experienced persistent rodent problems, with the most recent inspections in 2025 (April and May) showing rat activity, and multiple bait applications recorded in 2023 (June through September).

The property has three open Housing Maintenance Code violations from 2022-2024 related to the failure to file annual bedbug reports as required by HPD regulations. Additionally, there have been two recent heating and hot water complaints in 2025 (February and March), though the HPD was unable to gain access to conduct inspections in response to these complaints. A significant rodent sighting was reported in March 2025, resulting in violations being found by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, with follow-up inspections scheduled.

The building's maintenance record shows some inspections have passed (notably in 2018 and 2017), but the pattern of repeat violations and ongoing pest control measures suggests ongoing challenges with building maintenance. While the property has received various inspections and some corrective actions have been attempted (such as bait application for rodent control), the presence of open violations and recent service requests indicate continuing concerns about resident comfort and building conditions. The most pressing current issues appear to be related to rodent infestation (as evidenced by multiple inspections and treatments) and the failure to provide required documentation regarding bedbug prevention measures, though the heating system problems noted in early 2025 also warrant attention.