17-27 Stephen Street, Queens, NY 11385

17-27 Stephen Street is a 6-unit, 3-story residential building in Ridgewood, built in 1931, currently owned by Ireneusz Niemiec. The property has experienced several significant maintenance issues over recent years, with the most recent concerns centering around safety equipment.

In 2024, there was a violation related to the annual bedbug report filing requirement, and in 2022, multiple safety violations were documented in apartment 2L, including missing smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors, though these were certified as corrected by June 2022. The building has a documented history of various maintenance complaints, including safety-related issues with smoke detectors in 2022, refrigerator problems in 2021, and heating concerns in late 2020, though not all resulted in official violations. The property has demonstrated a pattern of health and safety concerns that have required attention over the years, including a 2019 inspection revealing both mold and rodent issues (though the rodent inspection from May 2019 passed).

While there have been multiple past violations regarding the bedbug reporting requirements between 2020 and 2024, recent filings indicate zero infested units and successful eradication in previous periods. The building has undergone various safety improvements, including the resolution of multiple violations related to safety equipment and emergency systems, though some violations from 2020 and 2022 regarding door security and egress remain open. The property's maintenance record shows regular inspections and attempts to address identified issues, though some recurring safety compliance matters have persisted over time.