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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
Jul 23, 2020

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDAug 31, 2020
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Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Nov 17, 2019

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDDec 30, 2019

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Nov 15, 2019

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDMar 5, 2020

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Oct 19, 2017

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDDec 14, 2017

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Oct 19, 2017

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDNov 21, 2017

Access denied - 2nd attempt

Aug 12, 2017

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDOct 16, 2017

Access denied - 2nd attempt

Aug 12, 2017

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDOct 16, 2017

Access denied - 2nd attempt

Aug 12, 2017

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDSep 22, 2017

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jul 21, 2005

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDNov 30, 2005

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Apr 30, 2005

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDJun 21, 2005

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Apr 12, 2005

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDMay 29, 2005

Please see complaint number

Feb 10, 2005

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDMar 1, 2005

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Feb 7, 2005

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDApr 26, 2005

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jan 28, 2005

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDFeb 17, 2005

Please see complaint number

Jan 28, 2005

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDFeb 9, 2005

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Jul 23, 2020
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Aug 31, 2020

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Nov 17, 2019
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Dec 30, 2019

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Nov 15, 2019
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Mar 5, 2020

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Oct 19, 2017
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Dec 14, 2017

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Oct 19, 2017
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Nov 21, 2017

Access denied - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Aug 12, 2017
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Oct 16, 2017

Access denied - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Aug 12, 2017
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Oct 16, 2017

Access denied - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Aug 12, 2017
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Sep 22, 2017

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Jul 21, 2005
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Nov 30, 2005

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Apr 30, 2005
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Jun 21, 2005

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Apr 12, 2005
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed May 29, 2005

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Feb 10, 2005
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Mar 1, 2005

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Feb 7, 2005
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Apr 26, 2005

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Jan 28, 2005
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Feb 17, 2005

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Jan 28, 2005
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Feb 9, 2005

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

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