1821 George Street, Queens, NY 11385

The 6-unit, 3-story New Law Tenement building at 1821 George Street in Ridgewood, owned by Regina Szleszynski and constructed in 1931, has experienced several significant issues in recent years, particularly in 2024. Most notably, there were heat and hot water problems affecting an apartment in July 2024, which resulted in violations from the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). The building has also been subject to multiple housing maintenance code violations that remain open as of August 2024, including issues with building security (missing lock at entrance), safety requirements (missing notices for smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors), and maintenance requirements (hot water problems in apartment 3L).

A concerning construction lead dust complaint affecting both common areas and an apartment was filed in February 2024 and remains in progress. The property has a history of rodent issues, with multiple inspections showing rat activity in 2022 and 2024, though recent inspections in September 2024 and November 2024 have shown compliance. There were also several complaints regarding unauthorized work in early 2024, including electrical and general construction work in apartment 1R, for which violations were issued and resolved.

Between 2019 and 2023, the building maintained a consistent record of bedbug reports showing no infestations during the past five reporting periods. The building's safety compliance history shows both progress and ongoing concerns. While recent inspections have passed for some requirements (such as rodent control), there remains a notable number of unresolved violations related to safety notices and building security, as well as the open lead dust complaint. The property has undergone various maintenance and repair work as evidenced by multiple 311 service requests throughout 2024, including issues with walls, doors, and paints that have been addressed, though some required further inspection and resulted in violations.