979 Seneca Avenue, Queens, NY 11385

The 3-unit, 3-story New Law Tenement at 979 Seneca Avenue in Ridgewood, built in 1901 and currently owned by 979 Seneca LLC, has had several notable events in recent years. Most significantly, in early 2023, there were multiple complaints (February through March) regarding unsanitary conditions related to pests and garbage/recycling storage, though inspections by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) did not result in any violations.

A single heat and hot water complaint for the entire building was filed and resolved in January 2021. The building also had one recorded violation in 2023 regarding household items in the 3rd-story public hall, which was certified as corrected in May 2023, and various door-related violations from a January 2021 inspection, with one remaining open specifically for the first-floor apartment. The property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbugs since 2021, with all annual reports showing zero infested, eradicated, or re-infested units.

Additionally, recent rodent inspections have been favorable, with the most recent passing inspection occurring in September 2024. The building's violation history from 2021 included issues with door closures in various areas including public halls and one specific apartment, though most violations have since been resolved. The property has undergone regular rodent inspections over the years, with consistent passing results, particularly in recent years, suggesting effective pest management practices.