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Queens · ZIP 11385 · BIN 4082908 · Ridgewood · On record since Sep 30, 2003 · 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 60% in the last 2 years (24 vs 15 prior 2 yrs)
50250'21'26
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
Among the highest rates of serious complaints nearby
59 Priority A and B complaints over 23 years — 5.3 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
5.3/yr100th pct(med. 0.0/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 2003
65
0 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
5
Total Priority Bⓘ
54
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
78%
36 complaints
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed Sep 30, 2003. Latest: Jan 5, 2026.

Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor
Complaint log
65total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
Jan 5, 2026

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

66

BCLOSEDFeb 6, 2026
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Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jun 6, 2025

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDMar 31, 2026

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

May 12, 2025

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

66

BCLOSEDMay 15, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

May 8, 2025

Fence – None/Inadequate/Illegal

15

BCLOSEDMay 16, 2025

Please see complaint number

May 3, 2025

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

66

BCLOSEDMay 6, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

May 1, 2025

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

66

BCLOSEDMay 2, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Apr 25, 2025

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

66

BCLOSEDApr 30, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Apr 23, 2025

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

66

BCLOSEDApr 30, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Apr 22, 2025

Illegal Commercial/Manufacturing Use in Residential Zone

74

CCLOSEDMay 28, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Apr 22, 2025

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

71

BCLOSEDMay 16, 2025

Please see complaint number

Apr 20, 2025

Plumbing: Defective/Leaking/Not Maintained

94

CCLOSEDMay 1, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Apr 18, 2025

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDAug 9, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Apr 17, 2025

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

66

BCLOSEDApr 22, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Apr 15, 2025

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

66

BCLOSEDApr 16, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Apr 11, 2025

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

66

BCLOSEDApr 15, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Apr 11, 2025

Fence – None/Inadequate/Illegal

15

BCLOSEDMay 16, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 9, 2025

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDAug 9, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Apr 9, 2025

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

66

BCLOSEDApr 11, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Apr 8, 2025

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDApr 11, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 8, 2025

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDJun 4, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Dec 12, 2024

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDDec 19, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Nov 22, 2024

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDNov 22, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 5, 2024

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDNov 15, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Oct 31, 2024

Adjacent Buildings – Not Protected

03

ACLOSEDOct 31, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 4, 2024

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDJan 23, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jun 21, 2023

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJul 10, 2023

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

May 30, 2023

Fence – None/Inadequate/Illegal

15

BCLOSEDJul 18, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 26, 2022

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDJun 3, 2022

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Oct 18, 2021

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDSep 22, 2022

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Aug 3, 2021

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDAug 9, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Aug 1, 2021

Illegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings

4A

BCLOSEDOct 4, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jul 30, 2021

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDAug 2, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jul 30, 2021

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDJul 30, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 30, 2021

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDAug 4, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jul 27, 2021

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDJul 29, 2021

Please see complaint number

Jul 25, 2021

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

71

BCLOSEDAug 26, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jul 24, 2021

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

66

BCLOSEDAug 10, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jul 23, 2021

Sprinkler System – Inadequate

52

BCLOSEDAug 3, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jul 22, 2021

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDJul 29, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jul 22, 2021

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDFeb 17, 2022

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jul 21, 2021

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDSep 15, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jul 21, 2021

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDJul 22, 2021

Please see complaint number

Jul 18, 2021

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDJul 22, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jul 9, 2021

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

66

BCLOSEDJul 23, 2021

Access denied - 2nd attempt

Jul 1, 2021

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDMar 29, 2022

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jun 29, 2021

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDJul 7, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Apr 3, 2021

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJun 30, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Feb 18, 2021

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDMar 16, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Feb 5, 2021

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDMar 5, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Feb 4, 2021

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDMar 12, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Jan 5, 2026
Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)
66
Closed Feb 6, 2026

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Jun 6, 2025
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Mar 31, 2026

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
May 12, 2025
Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)
66
Closed May 15, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
May 8, 2025
Fence – None/Inadequate/Illegal
15
Closed May 16, 2025

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
May 3, 2025
Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)
66
Closed May 6, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
May 1, 2025
Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)
66
Closed May 2, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Apr 25, 2025
Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)
66
Closed Apr 30, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Apr 23, 2025
Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)
66
Closed Apr 30, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

CCLOSED
Apr 22, 2025
Illegal Commercial/Manufacturing Use in Residential Zone
74
Closed May 28, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Apr 22, 2025
SRO: Illegal Work/No Permit/Change in Occupancy Use
71
Closed May 16, 2025

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED
Apr 20, 2025
Plumbing: Defective/Leaking/Not Maintained
94
Closed May 1, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Apr 18, 2025
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Aug 9, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Apr 17, 2025
Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)
66
Closed Apr 22, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Apr 15, 2025
Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)
66
Closed Apr 16, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Apr 11, 2025
Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)
66
Closed Apr 15, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Apr 11, 2025
Fence – None/Inadequate/Illegal
15
Closed May 16, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Apr 9, 2025
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Aug 9, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Apr 9, 2025
Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)
66
Closed Apr 11, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Apr 8, 2025
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Apr 11, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Apr 8, 2025
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Jun 4, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Dec 12, 2024
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Dec 19, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

ACLOSED
Nov 22, 2024
Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
37
Closed Nov 22, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Nov 5, 2024
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Nov 15, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

ACLOSED
Oct 31, 2024
Adjacent Buildings – Not Protected
03
Closed Oct 31, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jan 4, 2024
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Jan 23, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Jun 21, 2023
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Jul 10, 2023

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
May 30, 2023
Fence – None/Inadequate/Illegal
15
Closed Jul 18, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
May 26, 2022
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Jun 3, 2022

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Oct 18, 2021
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Sep 22, 2022

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Aug 3, 2021
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Aug 9, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Aug 1, 2021
Illegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings
4A
Closed Oct 4, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Jul 30, 2021
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Aug 2, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Jul 30, 2021
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Jul 30, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jul 30, 2021
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Aug 4, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Jul 27, 2021
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Jul 29, 2021

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Jul 25, 2021
SRO: Illegal Work/No Permit/Change in Occupancy Use
71
Closed Aug 26, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Jul 24, 2021
Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)
66
Closed Aug 10, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Jul 23, 2021
Sprinkler System – Inadequate
52
Closed Aug 3, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Jul 22, 2021
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Jul 29, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Jul 22, 2021
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Feb 17, 2022

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

CCLOSED
Jul 21, 2021
Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO
31
Closed Sep 15, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Jul 21, 2021
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Jul 22, 2021

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Jul 18, 2021
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Jul 22, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Jul 9, 2021
Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)
66
Closed Jul 23, 2021

Access denied - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Jul 1, 2021
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Mar 29, 2022

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Jun 29, 2021
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Jul 7, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Apr 3, 2021
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Jun 30, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Feb 18, 2021
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Mar 16, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Feb 5, 2021
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Mar 5, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

CCLOSED
Feb 4, 2021
Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO
31
Closed Mar 12, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

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