955 Seneca Avenue, Queens, NY 11385

The 3-story, 5-unit New Law Tenement building at 955 Seneca Avenue in Ridgewood, owned by David Koptiev and built in 1931, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, in April 2025, the building reported unsanitary conditions related to mold, which resulted in HPD violations requiring the owner to address the issue within a specified timeframe. In October 2024, multiple complaints were filed regarding various building systems, including plumbing (toilet and sink issues), flooring, window frames, electrical wiring, and pest problems.

While HPD attempted inspections in response to these complaints, they were unable to complete the necessary evaluations. The building has documented violations related to window guards in public areas (October 2024) and a failure to file annual bedbug reports (April 2024 and earlier). Despite these issues, the property has maintained a record of zero reported bedbug infestations in the most recent filings spanning from 2021 to 2025.

The building's rodent inspection history shows varied results, with the most recent compliance inspection in November 2024 passing, though there was documented rat activity in September 2024 and multiple baiting applications in 2017. The property has a history of maintenance challenges dating back to 2018, with complaints regarding plumbing, electrical wiring, and after-hours work, though inspectors often noted they were unable to gain access or found no violations at the time of inspection. The building's overall maintenance record suggests ongoing concerns with building systems and pest management, though recent bedbug and rodent inspections indicate some improvements in pest control measures.