1649 Summerfield Street, Queens, NY 11385

The 6-unit, 3-story building at 1649 Summerfield Street in Ridgewood, built in 1931 and owned by Abe Friedman, has a documented history of maintenance issues, particularly related to moisture and safety concerns. Most notably, there have been recurring problems with mold, with the most recent complaint in August 2024 resulting in violations being issued for Apartment 1A.

The building has experienced multiple rodent infestations, with the Department of Health conducting inspections and applying bait repeatedly throughout 2024, including three inspections just in April 2024. There have been significant infrastructure issues, including water leaks that necessitated inspections in 2022 and 2023, affecting both the first and second-story public hallway areas. The property has also faced several safety-related concerns, including carbon monoxide and smoke detector issues in 2020 and 2024, respectively.

More recently, as of October 2024, violations were issued for defective ceiling plaster and paint in Apartment 1A, in addition to carbon monoxide detector problems. The building's maintenance record shows persistent problems with building systems, as evidenced by multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations and the existence of active Department of Buildings violations related to external low-pressure inspections, which have not been filed since 2018. The property's historical records also indicate some significant inspections and violations from 2019, including issues with occupancy compliance and maintenance requirements, though these were ultimately resolved.