934 Seneca Avenue, Queens, NY 11385

The 6-unit residential building at 934 Seneca Avenue in Ridgewood, owned by Bernardo Torres, has experienced several recurring issues over recent years, particularly regarding heating systems. Most recently, in December 2023, there was a heat/hot water emergency complaint for the entire building, though inspectors from the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) were unable to gain access for verification. This followed a similar heat-related incident in March 2021.

The building has also faced regulatory challenges, with violations issued in 2024 related to illegal cellar-level occupancy and unpermitted installation of washer and dryer utilities, though the latter violation was resolved with no penalties. Previous violations from 2022 concerned security features at the vestibule door and a secondary entrance door, all of which were subsequently addressed. The property has maintained a consistent record of complying with bedbug reporting requirements from 2021 through 2024, with zero reported infestations.

Rodent inspections show a mixed history, with some detections of rat activity noted between 2012 and 2016, but all subsequent inspections have passed. The building's environmental and safety records indicate periodic attention to various maintenance issues, including a notable gas leak safety notice in 2018, and a series of bedbug report compliance violations in 2021-2024, though these were ultimately addressed. While the building's history shows recurring heating system challenges, particularly in 2021 and 2023, and some security-related violations in 2022, most issues have been addressed through proper channels, with many historical violations now classified as "Closed."