1816 George Street, Queens, NY 11385

1816 George Street is a 3-story, 6-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1931, currently owned by Yitzchok Katz. The property has experienced several concerning issues over the past two years, with multiple HPD violations issued in June 2024, including problems with mold, pests, plumbing (water supply and basin/sink issues), and appliance (electric/gas range) conditions.

Particularly notable is the presence of mold (approximately 4 square feet in the bathroom) and a mice infestation in apartment 2R during this period. The building has also faced recurring rodent issues, with rat sightings reported in both March and July 2024, though the most recent inspection in September 2024 passed without any violations.

The building's maintenance history shows ongoing challenges with various systems, including multiple heat and hot water complaints (most recently in August 2023), and problems with cooking gas and appliance issues. There are also several active Department of Buildings violations related to external low-pressure inspection failures from 2018-2021 and a boiler inspection violation from 2017 that remain unresolved as of June 2023. While the building has consistently passed bedbug inspections since 2018, with no infestations reported in the past five years, the recent pattern of pest and sanitary violations, particularly in summer 2024, suggests ongoing maintenance and sanitation challenges that may affect resident comfort and safety.