1728 Summerfield Street, Queens, NY 11385

The 2-story, 4-unit New Law Tenement building at 1728 Summerfield Street in Ridgewood, owned by Lucrecia Marte, has experienced several significant maintenance and habitability issues over the past few years. The most recent complaints, filed in June 2024, involved indoor air quality concerns due to construction dust, while inspections in June 2023 revealed multiple violations including mold, pest infestations, and issues with flooring, windows, and doors. Of particular concern is the ongoing pest problem, with open violations as of April 2024 related to bedbugs and past violations for roaches and mice in Apartment 1L, the only unit consistently mentioned in violation reports.

Previous maintenance issues noted in December 2022 included problems with plumbing, electrical systems, and ceiling conditions, with multiple violations requiring attention. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of unsanitary conditions and habitability concerns, with several violations issued by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) and the Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) over the years. These include violations for mold, pests, and various maintenance issues across different units, though many complaints were closed without violations, suggesting some conditions may have been addressed.

The most recent violations, issued in 2023 and 2024, indicate ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly related to mold and pest control. The building's history shows some attention to exterior maintenance, with recent complaints about window frames and flooring. While there have been regular rodent inspections (all passed) in 2011, 2012, and 2017, the more recent pest violations suggest this may no longer be an accurate indicator of current conditions. Two illegal conversion complaints were filed in 2022, though both were closed without definitive findings.