1734 Norman Street, Queens, NY 11385

The 3-unit, 3-story building at 1734 Norman Street in Ridgewood, owned by Jacqueline Bautista and built in 1920, has experienced recurring heating and maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there have been two significant heating/hot water incidents, with complaints in both January 2023 and April 2021, indicating problems with the entire building's heating system. A comprehensive inspection conducted in January 2023 revealed multiple violations, including scalding hot water issues, roach infestation, and various heating system maintenance problems in Apartment 1 on the first story.

The building also has outstanding annual bedbug report requirements from both March and April 2023 inspections. More recent developments, particularly in late 2024, suggest serious compliance issues. The Department of Buildings (DOB) issued multiple violations in December 2024, including illegal occupancy concerns, lack of proper fire alarm systems, inadequate means of egress, and missing sprinkler systems for what appears to be an unauthorized additional dwelling unit on the third floor.

These violations resulted in significant financial penalties totaling $83,750. The property has also failed to maintain basic building access requirements, including proper heating system access and door repair issues, as documented in January 2023 violations. While past rodent inspections in 2011, 2012, and 2017 showed compliance, the current state of multiple open violations and recent enforcement actions suggests a concerning pattern of maintenance and compliance issues that may affect resident safety and comfort.