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17-38 Stephen Street, Ridgewood, NY 11385

Built 1931 · 3-story walk-up · 6 apartments

3 immediately hazardous violations open. 14 open in all. On the state's rent-stabilization list for 2024.

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Open violations
143 · 9 · 2
Public record
Updated todayFrom the city’s own data (, 311, the courts), refreshed nightly.

Violations issued each year

Violations issued each year
YearHazardousNon-hazardous
202200
202300
202400
202500
2026 so far252

Plus 39 violations from 2006 to 2021. Counted when issued, whether open or fixed since. Paperwork left out.

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Found most often since 2022
  • Heat and hot water 8
  • Fire and safety equipment 8
  • Walls and ceilings 6
Open per apartment
2.3 (14 open across 6 apartments)
Inspector last found a problem
7 Jun 2026 (visits that find nothing are not published)
What do these labels mean?
Tenant-reported
A resident's firsthand account of living here, moderated before it publishes, and labelled with whether we verified they lived there.
Official violation
A city inspector visited and recorded a code violation. HPD's own words, and its own hazard class.
Public complaint
A complaint somebody made to a city system, through HPD or 311. A report, not a finding: nobody has necessarily inspected it.
Public filing
A permit, a registration, a bedbug report: a document the owner filed with the city because the law requires it.
Court record
A Housing Court case HPD brought against the owner, or an eviction a city marshal carried out. A court's record: a case is an allegation until it ends in a finding.
Insufficient data
Not enough current information here to infer a pattern either way.

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Heat season

Last winter (2025–26), the city received heat or hot-water complaints about this building on 7 days, and inspectors issued 8 violations.

WinterDaysComplaintsViolations
2025–26788

The rules, 1 October to 31 May: from 6am to 10pm, when it is below 55°F outside, the apartment must be at least 68°F; overnight it must be at least 62°F whatever the weather. Hot water must be at least 120°F all year. A tenant without heat can report it to 311.

Rent stabilization

Public filing

The owner registered at least one rent-stabilized apartment here with the state for 2024. The list does not say which apartments, or how many.

Source: Rent Guidelines Board building list, from the state's 2024 registrations. To know about one apartment, a tenant can ask the state for its rent history through Ask HCR.

City violations

Official violation

Immediately hazardous3 open

Class C. HPD considers the condition an immediate danger: no heat in winter, no hot water, lead paint where a child lives, a broken lock on the front door. The owner has 24 hours to correct it.

  • Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment, 1st story at south

    Issued 28 Mar 2026Notice of issuance sent to tenant 29 Mar 2026Pests§ 27-2017.4

  • Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance, 1st story at south

    Issued 28 Mar 2026Violation will be reinspected 19 Apr 2026Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +3

  • Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at vestibule, 1st story

    Issued 28 Feb 2026Notice sent out 1 Mar 2026Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +3

Hazardous9 open

Class B. A hazardous condition: a leak, mould, a defective floor. The owner has 30 days to correct it.

  • ×2Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story

    2 issued 15 Apr 2026 to 15 May 2026Notice sent outFire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the kitchen, 3rd story at north

    Issued 15 Apr 2026Notice sent out 19 Apr 2026Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045 +2

  • Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story

    Issued 15 Apr 2026Notice sent out 19 Apr 2026Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the kitchen, 1st story, 1st section from east at south

    Issued 15 Apr 2026Notice sent out 19 Apr 2026Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the kitchen, 3rd story at north

    Issued 15 Apr 2026Notice sent out 19 Apr 2026Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045 +3

  • Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment, 1st story at north

    Issued 9 May 2007First no access to re- inspect violation 3 Feb 2026Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wire at ceiling in the 2nd room from north, 1st story at east

    Issued 11 Jan 2006First no access to re- inspect violation 3 Feb 2026Electrical§ 27-2005 +1

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen, 1st story at east

    Issued 11 Jan 2006First no access to re- inspect violation 3 Feb 2026Floors and stairs§ 27-2005

Non-hazardous2 open

Class A. The least serious band: chipped plaster, a missing cabinet, a peeling ceiling in a hallway. The owner has 90 days to correct it.

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and south wall in the bathroom, 1st story at north

    Issued 7 Jun 2026Civ14 mailed 27 Sept 2026Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Issued 26 Apr 2026Notice sent out 26 Apr 2026Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013

52 closed violations, plus 3 closed paperwork filings

Closed means HPD recorded the violation as corrected, or dismissed it. Both appear here, because the difference matters and only HPD’s own status line says which it was.

  • Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom, 1st story at north

    Issued 7 Jun 2026Violation dismissed 7 Oct 2026Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen, 1st story at north

    Issued 7 Jun 2026Violation dismissed 7 Oct 2026Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair or replace the broken or defective inoperative bell, return buzzer system from vestibule at 1st story public hall to the entire apartment in the entrance, 1st story at north

    Issued 7 Jun 2026Violation dismissed 7 Oct 2026Entry, buzzer and mail§ 27-2005

  • Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen, 3rd story at north

    Issued 28 Mar 2026Violation closed 1 Sept 2026Appliances§ 27-2070

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Issued 26 Apr 2026Violation dismissed 25 Aug 2026Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment, 1st story at south

    Issued 28 Mar 2026Violation dismissed 28 Jul 2026Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045 +3

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color in the kitchen, 1st story at south

    Issued 28 Mar 2026Violation dismissed 28 Jul 2026Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Provide ready access to buildings heating system lock door at basement at boiler room

    Issued 26 Apr 2026Violation dismissed 19 Jul 2026Heat and hot water§ 27-2033

  • Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment, 3rd story at north

    Issued 26 Apr 2026Violation dismissed 19 Jul 2026Heat and hot water§ 27-2031

  • Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures. in the entire apartment, 3rd story at east

    Issued 21 Mar 2026Violation dismissed 19 Jul 2026Heat and hot water§ 27-2024

  • Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen, 3rd story at north

    Issued 15 Apr 2026Violation dismissed 12 Jul 2026Appliances§ 27-2070

  • Provide ready access to buildings heating system lock door to basement

    Issued 24 Mar 2026Violation dismissed 17 Jun 2026Heat and hot water§ 27-2033

  • Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the 1st room from east mid level, 2nd story at north

    Issued 24 Mar 2026Violation dismissed 16 Jun 2026Heat and hot water§ 27-2029

  • Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment, 3rd story at north

    Issued 28 Mar 2026Violation closed 10 May 2026Heat and hot water§ 27-2031

  • Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment, 1st story at south

    Issued 28 Mar 2026Violation closed 19 Apr 2026Heat and hot water§ 27-2031

  • Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment, 1st story at south

    Issued 28 Mar 2026Violation closed 19 Apr 2026Heat and hot water§ 27-2029

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north, 2nd story at north

    Issued 10 Jan 2018Violation closed 21 Jan 2026Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom, 2nd story at north

    Issued 10 Jan 2018Violation closed 21 Jan 2026Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling. in the bathroom, 2nd story

    Issued 3 Aug 2017Violation closed 21 Jan 2026Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026

  • Properly secure the loose striking plate at door frame in the entrance, 2nd story at east

    Issued 28 Apr 2015Violation closed 21 Jan 2026Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate --- in the kitchen, 2nd story

    Issued 10 Apr 2015Violation closed 21 Jan 2026Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ---- in the entrance, 2nd story

    Issued 10 Apr 2015Violation closed 21 Jan 2026Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +2

  • Refit door at closet in the private hallway, 2nd story

    Issued 10 Apr 2015Violation closed 21 Jan 2026Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Repair the broken or defective connection waste line at wash basin in the bathroom, 2nd story

    Issued 10 Apr 2015Violation closed 21 Jan 2026Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026

  • Properly repair the broken or defective closet door upper hinge at west wall in the 3rd room from north, 2nd story at east

    Issued 4 Mar 2015Violation closed 21 Jan 2026Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate.. in the kitchen, 2nd story at east

    Issued 4 Mar 2015Violation closed 21 Jan 2026Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the 1st room from north, 2nd story at east

    Issued 4 Mar 2015Violation closed 21 Jan 2026Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold... at south wall in the bathroom, 2nd story at east

    Issued 4 Mar 2015Violation closed 21 Jan 2026Mold and damp§ 27-2005

  • Repair the broken or defective connection at waste line under wash basin in the bathroom, 2nd story at east

    Issued 4 Mar 2015Violation closed 21 Jan 2026Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the bathroom, 2nd story at east

    Issued 21 May 2013Violation closed 21 Jan 2026Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the 2nd room from north, 2nd story at east

    Issued 21 May 2013Violation closed 21 Jan 2026Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate,, in the entire apartment, 2nd story at east

    Issued 21 May 2013Violation closed 21 Jan 2026Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold... north wall in the 3rd room from east, 2nd story

    Issued 10 Apr 2013Violation closed 21 Jan 2026Mold and damp§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture in the 3rd room from east, 2nd story

    Issued 10 Apr 2013Violation closed 21 Jan 2026Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & ceiling in the bathroom, 2nd story

    Issued 10 Apr 2013Violation closed 21 Jan 2026Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color north wall in the 3rd room from east, 2nd story

    Issued 10 Apr 2013Violation closed 21 Jan 2026Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate padlocked gate in the kitchen, 2nd story at east

    Issued 28 Jul 2011Violation closed 21 Jan 2026Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door in the entrance, 2nd story

    Issued 3 Aug 2017Violation dismissed 13 Dec 2017Doors and windows§ 27-2041

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling. in the bathroom, 2nd story

    Issued 3 Aug 2017Violation dismissed 13 Dec 2017Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013

  • Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and north wall in the 1st room from north, 2nd story at east

    Issued 11 Aug 2016Violation dismissed 24 Nov 2016Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026

  • Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from north, 2nd story at east

    Issued 11 Aug 2016Violation dismissed 24 Nov 2016Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026

  • Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and west wall in the bathroom, 2nd story at east

    Issued 11 Aug 2016Violation dismissed 24 Nov 2016Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026

  • Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate... in the kitchen, 2nd story at east

    Issued 11 Aug 2016Violation dismissed 24 Nov 2016Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of mice, 2nd story at east

    Issued 11 Aug 2016Violation dismissed 24 Nov 2016Pests§ 27-2018

  • Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet at east wall at refrigerator in the kitchen, 2nd story at east

    Issued 11 Aug 2016Violation dismissed 24 Nov 2016Appliances§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wash basin cabinet in the bathroom, 2nd story at east

    Issued 11 Aug 2016Violation dismissed 24 Nov 2016Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective subfloor at heat riser in the kitchen, 2nd story at east

    Issued 11 Aug 2016Violation dismissed 24 Nov 2016Heat and hot water§ 27-2005

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment, 2nd story at east

    Issued 11 Aug 2016Violation dismissed 24 Nov 2016Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at south wall in the bathroom, 2nd story at east

    Issued 4 Mar 2015Violation dismissed 28 Jun 2015Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013

  • Refit door in the bathroom, 2nd story at east

    Issued 21 May 2013Violation dismissed 15 Oct 2013Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Refit door in the bathroom, 2nd story

    Issued 10 Apr 2013Violation closed 21 Aug 2013Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold... mildew at ceilig and walls. appox.30 sq.ft. in the bathroom, 2nd story at east

    Issued 21 May 2013Violation closed 2 Jun 2013Mold and damp§ 27-2005

69 violations on record in total, 14 of them open. The count at the top of this page counts habitability violations only.

Complaints to the city

Public complaint

Complaints are reports made to the city. They are not confirmed findings. They come from HPD and from 311, and the same problem can appear more than once if more than one neighbour called.

13 complaints in three years, 13 of them in the last twelve months.

  • Heat and hot water8 / 8
  • Electrical2 / 2
  • Entry, buzzer and mail1 / 1
  • Leaks and plumbing1 / 1
  • Walls and ceilings1 / 1

Last twelve months / last three years. The solid part of each bar is the last twelve months.

Court records

Court record

Housing Court cases

Cases the city’s housing department (HPD) brought against the owner, usually to force repairs or restore heat. A case is an allegation; where the court recorded an outcome, it is shown.

1 case, all closed.

  • Heat and Hot Water

    Opened 28 Dec 2011

Evictions

Residential evictions carried out by a city marshal since 2017. Most follow a case for unpaid rent, so a count here is not by itself a finding about the building or the landlord. We show how many, never which apartment.

No marshal evictions recorded at this building since 2017.

Filings

Public filing

Building permits

No DOB permits filed for this building in the last five years.

Annual bedbug report

Every multiple dwelling in New York must file this once a year. A report of zero infested units is good news. No report is not: failing to file is itself a violation.

  • 2025No infested units reported (2024 report)
Show 6 earlier reports
  • 2024No infested units reported (2023 report)
  • 2023No infested units reported (2022 report)
  • 2022No infested units reported (2021 report)
  • 2021No infested units reported (2020 report)
  • 2020No infested units reported (2019 report)
  • 2019No infested units reported (2018 report)

Ownership and management

Public filing

Associations come from registration records and may be incomplete. Owners register with HPD once a year, so a change of hands can go unrecorded for a full cycle.

  • Owner of record and managing agent

    1738 STEPHEN LLC

    Public records list 1738 STEPHEN LLC as the owner of record and the registered managing agent for this address as of 25 Sept 2025. Source: HPD registration.

Wrong company, wrong date, or a change that is not reflected here? Report a correction.

What to ask at the viewing

Drawn from this building’s record above. They are questions, not conclusions: the point is to find out, in the twenty minutes you get inside, what the public record cannot tell you.

  1. The city currently has 3 open immediately-hazardous violations on this building. Ask which apartments they concern, how many are in the one you would be renting, and when HPD re-inspects.
  2. There were 8 heat or hot-water complaints here in the last twelve months. Ask who handles heat, how quickly it is usually restored, and whether the boiler has been replaced.
  3. The city recorded 3 mould violations here, most recently in 2015, all since closed. Closed means the city stopped checking, not that the damp is gone. Ask to look behind furniture and under sinks, and ask what was done the last time; a repaint is not a repair.
  4. The owner has filed a bedbug report for this building (most recently for the year ending 2025). Ask when the building was last treated, how often an exterminator comes, and whether treatment covers the whole line of apartments or only the one that complained.
  5. Ask what the deposit is, exactly what can be deducted from it, and how and when it comes back.
  6. Ask who to call when something breaks, what happens after hours and at weekends, and how long a repair normally takes.

Ask for anything that matters in writing; an email after the viewing is enough. We are not your lawyer and this is not legal advice.

Questions about this building

BBL 4035650028 · Block 3565, Lot 28 · Building class C2