18-17 Stephen Street, Queens, NY 11385

The three-story, six-unit New Law Tenement building at 18-17 Stephen Street in Ridgewood, owned by Wilhemina Meyer Trust, has experienced several maintenance issues in recent years, with particular concerns emerging in 2023. Most notably, there are multiple active lead paint violations as of September 2023, including failures to certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements and to address peeling lead paint on various surfaces in apartment 1L, as well as a compliance issue for apartment 1R. The building has also faced recent paint-related concerns, with a July 2023 complaint about wall conditions leading to HPD violations.

Earlier maintenance issues from May 2022 included heavy water leaks, electrical wiring problems, and ceiling plaster concerns, though these were ultimately closed without violations being issued. The building's history includes regular rodent inspections between 2012 and 2017, with most showing compliance except for one failure in 2013. Bedbug reports from 2023-2025 indicate no infestations or eradications, suggesting effective management of this particular issue.

The property's maintenance record shows a pattern of addressing basic upkeep needs, though some recurring issues, particularly regarding lead paint compliance, have not yet been fully resolved. The most recent inspections and violations indicate that while the building has systems in place for reporting and addressing maintenance issues, there are significant ongoing concerns regarding lead paint hazards that require attention. The building's age (constructed in 1931) and history of various maintenance requests suggest typical challenges associated with older properties, though the recent focus on lead paint compliance suggests particular attention is needed in this area.