1806 George Street, Queens, NY 11385

The 6-unit, 3-story New Law Tenement building at 1806 George Street in Ridgewood, owned by Milton Chacon and constructed in 1931, has experienced several maintenance and health-related issues in recent years that warrant attention. Most notably, in 2024, the building faced multiple violations including water leaks, mold, and pest problems, particularly in apartment 1R, which experienced both water damage and pest infestations that required remediation. The most recent health-related incident involved a rodent sighting in March 2024, following previous rodent activity documented through multiple inspections between 2017 and 2024, with the most recent inspections in June 2024 showing compliance.

The building has a history of infrastructure issues, including a slow water leak reported in early 2024 that took several months to resolve, and past complaints regarding heat and cooking gas systems in 2021, though no violations were found in the heat complaint and access was not granted for the gas inspection. Recent inspections have identified several code violations that impact resident safety and comfort, including problems with building maintenance and safety signage. In June 2024, violations were documented regarding proper posting of building registration numbers, smoke detector requirements, and the need for repair of defective plaster surfaces and mold conditions in apartment 1R.

The building has also required various safety notices to be posted, including those related to gas leak procedures and carbon monoxide detector requirements, which were certified for correction by September 2024. Despite these issues, the building has maintained a consistent record of bedbug-free status since 2019, with no reported infestations during the past several years. While some of these violations and maintenance issues have been addressed through inspections and enforcement actions, the recurring nature of certain problems, particularly water-related and pest control issues, suggests ongoing challenges with building maintenance and infrastructure.