stoop
MAP
LeaderboardAbout
Building SafetyHousing Conditions

1879 GATES AVENUE

Queens · ZIP 11385 · BIN 4082909 · Ridgewood · On record since Jan 28, 2005 · Built 1910

NeighborhoodⓘRidgewood
Among the most complained-about buildings in Ridgewood
More complaints than 100% of residential buildings in Ridgewood over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.
100th pct
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
Complaints have increased in the last 2 years
↑ Up 126% in the last 2 years (43 vs 19 prior 2 yrs)
50250'21'26
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
Among the highest rates of serious complaints nearby
106 Priority A and B complaints over 21 years — 9.9 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
9.9/yr100th pct(med. 0.0/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 2005
115
1 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
3
Total Priority Bⓘ
103
1 active
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
77%
55 complaints
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed Jan 28, 2005. Latest: Jan 20, 2026.

Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor
Complaint log
115total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
Nov 20, 2023

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDNov 25, 2023
See something wrong? File a complaint with 311

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Nov 20, 2023

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJan 4, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Nov 15, 2023

Posted Notice or Order Removed/Tampered With

2A

BCLOSEDNov 20, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 4, 2023

SRO: Illegal Work/No Permit/Change in Occupancy Use

71

BCLOSEDJun 3, 2023

Access denied - 2nd attempt

Jul 7, 2022

Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)

66

BCLOSEDAug 3, 2022

Access denied - 2nd attempt

Jul 3, 2022

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDJul 8, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 19, 2022

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDJan 12, 2023

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Feb 24, 2022

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDOct 21, 2022

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Dec 18, 2021

Illegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings

4A

BCLOSEDFeb 22, 2022

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Nov 29, 2021

Posted Notice or Order Removed/Tampered With

2A

BCLOSEDDec 8, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 19, 2021

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDApr 22, 2022

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Sep 17, 2021

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDDec 17, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Aug 31, 2021

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDSep 3, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Aug 27, 2021

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDAug 30, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 1, 2021

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDAug 2, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 1, 2021

SRO: Illegal Work/No Permit/Change in Occupancy Use

71

BCLOSEDSep 15, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jul 30, 2021

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDAug 6, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jul 22, 2021

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDSep 13, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jul 19, 2021

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDJul 25, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jul 6, 2021

Illegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings

4A

BCLOSEDSep 24, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 1, 2021

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDJul 9, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jun 29, 2021

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDJun 30, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 29, 2021

SRO: Illegal Work/No Permit/Change in Occupancy Use

71

BCLOSEDJun 17, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Apr 23, 2021

Illegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings

4A

BCLOSEDMay 12, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Apr 16, 2021

Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)

66

BCLOSEDApr 23, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Apr 2, 2021

Unlicensed/Illegal Activity

90

CCLOSEDApr 2, 2021

Please see complaint number

Apr 2, 2021

Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)

66

BCLOSEDApr 9, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Mar 31, 2021

SRO: Illegal Work/No Permit/Change in Occupancy Use

71

BCLOSEDApr 12, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Mar 30, 2021

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJun 30, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Mar 24, 2021

Unlicensed/Illegal Activity

90

CCLOSEDMar 29, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 19, 2021

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDMar 19, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 19, 2021

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDMar 19, 2021

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Mar 5, 2021

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDMar 12, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Feb 26, 2021

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDMar 5, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 12, 2021

Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Work In-Progress

5G

BCLOSEDMay 23, 2025

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Feb 11, 2021

Unlicensed/Illegal Activity

90

CCLOSEDMay 16, 2025

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Jan 12, 2021

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDAug 16, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Dec 28, 2020

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDJan 5, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Dec 28, 2020

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDFeb 11, 2021

Access denied - 2nd attempt

Nov 8, 2020

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDNov 8, 2020

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Nov 7, 2020

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDNov 9, 2020

Please see complaint number

Nov 7, 2020

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDNov 8, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 6, 2020

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDNov 9, 2020

Please see complaint number

Nov 6, 2020

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDNov 9, 2020

Please see complaint number

Nov 6, 2020

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDDec 17, 2020

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Nov 6, 2020

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDNov 9, 2020

Please see complaint number

Nov 6, 2020

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDNov 9, 2020

Please see complaint number

Nov 6, 2020

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDNov 9, 2020

Please see complaint number

Nov 6, 2020

Debris – Excessive

09

BCLOSEDNov 9, 2020

Please see complaint number

Nov 6, 2020

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDNov 9, 2020

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Nov 20, 2023
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Nov 25, 2023

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Nov 20, 2023
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Jan 4, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Nov 15, 2023
Posted Notice or Order Removed/Tampered With
2A
Closed Nov 20, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 4, 2023
SRO: Illegal Work/No Permit/Change in Occupancy Use
71
Closed Jun 3, 2023

Access denied - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Jul 7, 2022
Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)
66
Closed Aug 3, 2022

Access denied - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Jul 3, 2022
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Jul 8, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
May 19, 2022
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Jan 12, 2023

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Feb 24, 2022
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Oct 21, 2022

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Dec 18, 2021
Illegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings
4A
Closed Feb 22, 2022

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Nov 29, 2021
Posted Notice or Order Removed/Tampered With
2A
Closed Dec 8, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 19, 2021
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Apr 22, 2022

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

CCLOSED
Sep 17, 2021
Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO
31
Closed Dec 17, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Aug 31, 2021
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Sep 3, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Aug 27, 2021
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Aug 30, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Aug 1, 2021
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Aug 2, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Aug 1, 2021
SRO: Illegal Work/No Permit/Change in Occupancy Use
71
Closed Sep 15, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Jul 30, 2021
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Aug 6, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

CCLOSED
Jul 22, 2021
Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO
31
Closed Sep 13, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Jul 19, 2021
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Jul 25, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Jul 6, 2021
Illegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings
4A
Closed Sep 24, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jul 1, 2021
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Jul 9, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

ACLOSED
Jun 29, 2021
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Jun 30, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
May 29, 2021
SRO: Illegal Work/No Permit/Change in Occupancy Use
71
Closed Jun 17, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Apr 23, 2021
Illegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings
4A
Closed May 12, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Apr 16, 2021
Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)
66
Closed Apr 23, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

CCLOSED
Apr 2, 2021
Unlicensed/Illegal Activity
90
Closed Apr 2, 2021

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Apr 2, 2021
Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)
66
Closed Apr 9, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Mar 31, 2021
SRO: Illegal Work/No Permit/Change in Occupancy Use
71
Closed Apr 12, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Mar 30, 2021
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Jun 30, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

CCLOSED
Mar 24, 2021
Unlicensed/Illegal Activity
90
Closed Mar 29, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 19, 2021
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Mar 19, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 19, 2021
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Mar 19, 2021

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

BCLOSED
Mar 5, 2021
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Mar 12, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Feb 26, 2021
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Mar 5, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Feb 12, 2021
Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Work In-Progress
5G
Closed May 23, 2025

Stop work order fully rescinded n

CCLOSED
Feb 11, 2021
Unlicensed/Illegal Activity
90
Closed May 16, 2025

Stop work order fully rescinded n

BCLOSED
Jan 12, 2021
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Aug 16, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Dec 28, 2020
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Jan 5, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Dec 28, 2020
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Feb 11, 2021

Access denied - 2nd attempt

ACLOSED
Nov 8, 2020
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Nov 8, 2020

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

BCLOSED
Nov 7, 2020
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Nov 9, 2020

Please see complaint number

ACLOSED
Nov 7, 2020
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Nov 8, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Nov 6, 2020
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Nov 9, 2020

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Nov 6, 2020
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
Closed Nov 9, 2020

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Nov 6, 2020
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Dec 17, 2020

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Nov 6, 2020
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Nov 9, 2020

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Nov 6, 2020
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Nov 9, 2020

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Nov 6, 2020
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Nov 9, 2020

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Nov 6, 2020
Debris – Excessive
09
Closed Nov 9, 2020

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Nov 6, 2020
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Nov 9, 2020

Please see complaint number

Page 2 of 3
← PrevNext →