18-12 Centre Street, Queens, NY 11385
The 6-unit, 3-story residential building at 18-12 Centre Street in Ridgewood, owned by Nicholas Yuen, has experienced recurring heating system issues in 2024-2025, with multiple complaints about heat and hot water problems affecting either the entire building or individual apartments between October 2024 and March 2025. Most recently, in March 2025, the building received violations for ventilation system problems, ceiling paint/plaster issues, and door-related concerns, all of which were verified by HPD inspections.
The property also has several open violations from an October 2024 inspection, including missing safety notices regarding smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and gas leak procedures in the first-story public hall, as well as a violation related to heating system access. Additional concerns include a partially obstructed third-floor public hallway and staircase to the roof, as noted in a March 2024 Environmental Control Board violation. The building has a documented history of maintenance and safety concerns, including multiple emergency heat and hot water complaints, and issues with ceilings, doors, and plumbing.
Inspections of Apartment 1R in February 2024 revealed defective smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, as well as hot water exceeding 130 degrees Fahrenheit. The property has undergone several rodent inspections between 2012 and 2024, with mixed results, though the most recent inspection in September 2024 passed. While the building has had two bedbug reporting periods (2022-2023 and 2023-2024) showing no infestations, the property does have some building code violations related to egress issues from 2024, and there are several instances where HPD was unable to gain access for inspections when complaints were made, which may complicate resolution of ongoing maintenance issues.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 6 |
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Year built | 1931 |
Total area | 4725 sq ft |
Floors | 3 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT |

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