1825 Summerfield Street, Queens, NY 11385

The four-story, 23-unit New Law tenement building at 1825 Summerfield Street in Ridgewood, owned by Stephen Ficano, has experienced recurring heating and water system issues over the past several years. Between 2021 and 2023, there were multiple Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) complaints and emergencies related to heat and hot water problems, with several inspections being unable to gain access to apartments for verification. Notably, a serious water supply issue was reported in February 2023.

The building also faced an electrical power outage in June 2021. A particular concern was documented in 2018 when Apartment D5 was found to have scalding hot water exceeding 130 degrees Fahrenheit, though this violation was subsequently closed. The property has been under regular monitoring for pest control, with bedbug reports showing no infested units or treatment requirements from 2020 through 2024.

Rodent inspections have had mixed results; while the building passed its most recent compliance inspection in November 2022, it failed an initial inspection in October 2022 for "Other Reasons," though specific details were not provided. All complaints and violations recorded have been closed, with HPD inspections often resulting in no violations being found or confirming that reported issues had been resolved, though some issues required multiple reports before being addressed. The building's maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with basic services, particularly heating and water systems, though recent reports indicate improved conditions, ranging from January 2022 through February 2023 which show some improvement in unit access and complaint resolution times.