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616 WOODWARD AVENUE

Queens · ZIP 11385 · BIN 4437698 · Ridgewood · On record since Apr 1, 1994 · Built 1930

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 41% in the last 2 years (24 vs 17 prior 2 yrs)
20100'21'26
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
Among the highest rates of serious complaints nearby
57 Priority A and B complaints over 32 years — 5.2 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
5.2/yr98th pct(med. 0.0/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 1994
93
0 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
10
Total Priority Bⓘ
47
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
0%
0 complaints
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed Apr 1, 1994. Latest: Apr 3, 2026.

Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor
Complaint log
93total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
Apr 3, 2026

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDApr 7, 2026
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No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 17, 2026

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDMar 17, 2026

Building violation issued for failure to obey stop work order

Feb 4, 2026

CSE: Tracking Compliance

7F

DCLOSEDFeb 4, 2026

Ecb violation served

Jan 10, 2026

Construction Safety Compliance (CSC) Action

8A

BCLOSEDMar 23, 2026

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Jan 10, 2026

Construction Safety Compliance (CSC) Action

8A

BCLOSEDJan 10, 2026

Ecb violation served

Dec 11, 2025

Debris – Excessive

09

BCLOSEDJan 17, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 11, 2025

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDDec 12, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 4, 2025

Debris – Excessive

09

BCLOSEDJan 12, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 2, 2025

CSE: Tracking Compliance

7F

DCLOSEDDec 3, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 17, 2025

CSE: Tracking Compliance

7F

DCLOSEDNov 18, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 23, 2025

CSE: Tracking Compliance

7F

DCLOSEDSep 23, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 21, 2025

Construction Safety Compliance (CSC) Action

8A

BCLOSEDJul 21, 2025

Ecb violation served

Jun 30, 2025

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDJul 1, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 20, 2025

Construction Safety Compliance (CSC) Action

8A

BCLOSEDJun 23, 2025

Ecb violation served

Jun 4, 2025

7R

7R

CLOSEDJun 11, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 14, 2025

CSE: Sweep

7G

DCLOSEDMay 16, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 1, 2025

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDMay 1, 2025

Buildings violation(s) served

Apr 3, 2025

Local Law Audits

6Y

DCLOSEDApr 4, 2025

Ecb violation served

Feb 28, 2025

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDFeb 28, 2025

Buildings violation(s) served

Feb 25, 2025

Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit

23

BCLOSEDMar 21, 2025

Ecb violation served

Feb 25, 2025

CSE: Tracking Compliance

7F

DCLOSEDFeb 25, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 7, 2025

Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit

23

BCLOSEDFeb 7, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 4, 2024

Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit

23

BCLOSEDOct 25, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 26, 2024

Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit

23

BCLOSEDAug 28, 2024

Ecb violation served

Apr 29, 2024

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDApr 30, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 28, 2023

CSE: Tracking Compliance

7F

DCLOSEDDec 28, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 8, 2023

Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit

23

BCLOSEDDec 11, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 5, 2023

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDDec 5, 2023

Ecb violation served

Dec 4, 2023

Suspended (Hanging) Scaffolds – No Permit/License/Dangerous/Accident

1E

ACLOSEDDec 4, 2023

Please see complaint number

Nov 30, 2023

Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit

23

BCLOSEDDec 1, 2023

Please see complaint number

Nov 28, 2023

Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit

23

BCLOSEDNov 30, 2023

Ecb violation served

Oct 27, 2023

Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit

23

BCLOSEDOct 31, 2023

Ecb violation served

Aug 22, 2023

Suspended (Hanging) Scaffolds – No Permit/License/Dangerous/Accident

1E

ACLOSEDAug 23, 2023

Ecb violation served

May 25, 2023

Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit

23

BCLOSEDMay 29, 2023

Ecb violation served

Mar 10, 2023

Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit

23

BCLOSEDMar 11, 2023

Please see complaint number

Jan 24, 2023

Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit

23

BCLOSEDJan 26, 2023

Please see complaint number

Jan 23, 2023

Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit

23

BCLOSEDJan 24, 2023

Please see complaint number

Jan 2, 2023

Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit

23

BCLOSEDJan 4, 2023

Ecb violation served

Nov 12, 2022

Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit

23

BCLOSEDNov 16, 2022

Ecb violation served

Jun 3, 2022

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDJun 3, 2022

Ecb violation served

May 20, 2022

Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit

23

BCLOSEDMay 28, 2022

Please see complaint number

May 12, 2022

Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit

23

BCLOSEDJul 9, 2025

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Apr 22, 2022

Construction Enforcement Work Order (DOB)

1X

BCLOSEDApr 25, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 22, 2022

Construction Enforcement Work Order (DOB)

1X

BCLOSEDMar 4, 2026

Vacate order partially rescinded p

Apr 22, 2022

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDApr 22, 2022

Buildings violation(s) served

Apr 20, 2022

Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit

23

BCLOSEDApr 22, 2022

Ecb violation served

Mar 23, 2022

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDMar 24, 2022

Ecb violation served

Dec 13, 2021

CSE: Sweep

7G

DCLOSEDDec 13, 2021

Ecb violation served

Nov 4, 2021

Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit

23

BCLOSEDNov 8, 2021

Ecb violation served

Sep 3, 2021

Building – Vacant, Open and Unguarded

29

CCLOSEDJul 2, 2025

Stop work order fully rescinded n

BCLOSED
Apr 3, 2026
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Apr 7, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Mar 17, 2026
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Mar 17, 2026

Building violation issued for failure to obey stop work order

DCLOSED
Feb 4, 2026
CSE: Tracking Compliance
7F
Closed Feb 4, 2026

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Jan 10, 2026
Construction Safety Compliance (CSC) Action
8A
Closed Mar 23, 2026

Stop work order fully rescinded n

BCLOSED
Jan 10, 2026
Construction Safety Compliance (CSC) Action
8A
Closed Jan 10, 2026

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Dec 11, 2025
Debris – Excessive
09
Closed Jan 17, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Dec 11, 2025
Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling
10
Closed Dec 12, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Dec 4, 2025
Debris – Excessive
09
Closed Jan 12, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DCLOSED
Dec 2, 2025
CSE: Tracking Compliance
7F
Closed Dec 3, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DCLOSED
Nov 17, 2025
CSE: Tracking Compliance
7F
Closed Nov 18, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DCLOSED
Sep 23, 2025
CSE: Tracking Compliance
7F
Closed Sep 23, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jul 21, 2025
Construction Safety Compliance (CSC) Action
8A
Closed Jul 21, 2025

Ecb violation served

ACLOSED
Jun 30, 2025
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Jul 1, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jun 20, 2025
Construction Safety Compliance (CSC) Action
8A
Closed Jun 23, 2025

Ecb violation served

CLOSED
Jun 4, 2025
7R
7R
Closed Jun 11, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DCLOSED
May 14, 2025
CSE: Sweep
7G
Closed May 16, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
May 1, 2025
Failure to Maintain
73
Closed May 1, 2025

Buildings violation(s) served

DCLOSED
Apr 3, 2025
Local Law Audits
6Y
Closed Apr 4, 2025

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED
Feb 28, 2025
Failure to Maintain
73
Closed Feb 28, 2025

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Feb 25, 2025
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Mar 21, 2025

Ecb violation served

DCLOSED
Feb 25, 2025
CSE: Tracking Compliance
7F
Closed Feb 25, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Feb 7, 2025
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Feb 7, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 4, 2024
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Oct 25, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Aug 26, 2024
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Aug 28, 2024

Ecb violation served

ACLOSED
Apr 29, 2024
Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling
10
Closed Apr 30, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DCLOSED
Dec 28, 2023
CSE: Tracking Compliance
7F
Closed Dec 28, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Dec 8, 2023
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Dec 11, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Dec 5, 2023
Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling
10
Closed Dec 5, 2023

Ecb violation served

ACLOSED
Dec 4, 2023
Suspended (Hanging) Scaffolds – No Permit/License/Dangerous/Accident
1E
Closed Dec 4, 2023

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Nov 30, 2023
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Dec 1, 2023

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Nov 28, 2023
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Nov 30, 2023

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Oct 27, 2023
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Oct 31, 2023

Ecb violation served

ACLOSED
Aug 22, 2023
Suspended (Hanging) Scaffolds – No Permit/License/Dangerous/Accident
1E
Closed Aug 23, 2023

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
May 25, 2023
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed May 29, 2023

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Mar 10, 2023
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Mar 11, 2023

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Jan 24, 2023
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Jan 26, 2023

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Jan 23, 2023
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Jan 24, 2023

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Jan 2, 2023
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Jan 4, 2023

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Nov 12, 2022
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Nov 16, 2022

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Jun 3, 2022
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
Closed Jun 3, 2022

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
May 20, 2022
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed May 28, 2022

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
May 12, 2022
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Jul 9, 2025

Stop work order fully rescinded n

BCLOSED
Apr 22, 2022
Construction Enforcement Work Order (DOB)
1X
Closed Apr 25, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Apr 22, 2022
Construction Enforcement Work Order (DOB)
1X
Closed Mar 4, 2026

Vacate order partially rescinded p

CCLOSED
Apr 22, 2022
Failure to Maintain
73
Closed Apr 22, 2022

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Apr 20, 2022
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Apr 22, 2022

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED
Mar 23, 2022
Failure to Maintain
73
Closed Mar 24, 2022

Ecb violation served

DCLOSED
Dec 13, 2021
CSE: Sweep
7G
Closed Dec 13, 2021

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Nov 4, 2021
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Nov 8, 2021

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED
Sep 3, 2021
Building – Vacant, Open and Unguarded
29
Closed Jul 2, 2025

Stop work order fully rescinded n

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