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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
May 23, 2021

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

23

BCLOSEDMay 27, 2021
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Ecb violation served

Apr 28, 2021

Plumbing: Defective/Leaking/Not Maintained

94

CCLOSEDMay 6, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Mar 29, 2021

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

23

BCLOSEDMar 30, 2021

Ecb violation served

Mar 25, 2021

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

23

BCLOSEDMar 29, 2021

Ecb violation served

Feb 1, 2021

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

23

BCLOSEDFeb 12, 2021

Ecb violation served

Jan 11, 2021

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

23

BCLOSEDJan 13, 2021

Ecb violation served

Jan 11, 2021

Enforcement Work Order (DOB)

1Y

DCLOSEDJan 27, 2021

Vacant/open/unguarded structure - violation(s) issued

Aug 15, 2020

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDAug 17, 2020

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Aug 15, 2020

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

23

BCLOSEDAug 17, 2020

Ecb violation served

Jan 22, 2020

Construction Safety Compliance (CSC) Action

8A

BCLOSEDJan 22, 2020

Ecb violation served

Jan 13, 2020

Construction Safety Compliance (CSC) Action

8A

BCLOSEDJan 13, 2020

Ecb violation served

Jan 11, 2020

Construction Safety Compliance (CSC) Action

8A

BCLOSEDJan 11, 2020

Ecb violation served

Jan 9, 2020

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

23

BCLOSEDJan 13, 2020

Ecb violation served

Oct 19, 2019

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

23

BCLOSEDOct 29, 2019

Ecb violation served

Sep 20, 2019

CSE: Sweep

7G

DCLOSEDSep 20, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 16, 2019

CSE: Sweep

7G

DCLOSEDJul 16, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 16, 2019

CSE: Sweep

7G

DCLOSEDJul 16, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 16, 2019

CSE: Tracking Compliance

7F

DCLOSEDJul 16, 2019

Ecb violation served

Mar 27, 2019

Construction Enforcement Work Order (DOB)

1X

BCLOSEDJun 2, 2025

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Mar 18, 2019

Construction Safety Compliance (CSC) Action

8A

BCLOSEDJul 15, 2025

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Nov 29, 2018

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

23

BCLOSEDDec 1, 2018

Ecb violation served

Jul 13, 2018

Enforcement Work Order (DOB)

1Z

DCLOSEDJul 13, 2018

Ecb violation served

May 25, 2018

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDAug 24, 2018

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Sep 7, 2017

Construction – Change Grade/Change Watercourse

06

BCLOSEDNov 16, 2017

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

May 18, 2013

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

71

BCLOSEDSep 26, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 3, 2002

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDApr 10, 2002

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Feb 25, 2002

Building – Vacant, Open and Unguarded

29

CCLOSEDAug 16, 2002

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 25, 2002

Building – Vacant, Open and Unguarded

29

CCLOSEDFeb 27, 2002

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 8, 2002

Building – Vacant, Open and Unguarded

29

CCLOSEDFeb 12, 2002

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 2, 2002

Building – Vacant, Open and Unguarded

29

CCLOSEDJan 7, 2002

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 7, 2001

Building – Vacant, Open and Unguarded

29

CCLOSEDNov 26, 2001

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 18, 2001

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDAug 1, 2001

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jun 28, 2001

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

71

BCLOSEDJul 18, 2001

Ecb & buildings violations served

Sep 25, 2000

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDOct 6, 2000

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Aug 1, 2000

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDAug 24, 2000

Ecb & buildings violations served

Feb 29, 2000

Building – Vacant, Open and Unguarded

29

CCLOSEDMar 10, 2000

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 9, 1999

Building – Vacant, Open and Unguarded

29

CCLOSEDSep 5, 2000

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Oct 21, 1999

Building – Vacant, Open and Unguarded

29

CCLOSEDNov 20, 2000

Ecb & buildings violations served

Sep 1, 1999

Residential Use – Illegal

48

CCLOSEDSep 21, 1999

Ecb & buildings violations served

Dec 22, 1998

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDJan 6, 1999

Buildings violation(s) served

Aug 21, 1998

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDDec 21, 1998

Ecb & buildings violations served

May 19, 1998

Building – Vacant, Open and Unguarded

29

CCLOSEDSep 21, 1999

Please see complaint number

Apr 1, 1994

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDAug 3, 1994

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
May 23, 2021
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed May 27, 2021

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED
Apr 28, 2021
Plumbing: Defective/Leaking/Not Maintained
94
Closed May 6, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Mar 29, 2021
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Mar 30, 2021

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Mar 25, 2021
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Mar 29, 2021

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Feb 1, 2021
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Feb 12, 2021

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Jan 11, 2021
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Jan 13, 2021

Ecb violation served

DCLOSED
Jan 11, 2021
Enforcement Work Order (DOB)
1Y
Closed Jan 27, 2021

Vacant/open/unguarded structure - violation(s) issued

ACLOSED
Aug 15, 2020
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Aug 17, 2020

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Aug 15, 2020
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Aug 17, 2020

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Jan 22, 2020
Construction Safety Compliance (CSC) Action
8A
Closed Jan 22, 2020

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Jan 13, 2020
Construction Safety Compliance (CSC) Action
8A
Closed Jan 13, 2020

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Jan 11, 2020
Construction Safety Compliance (CSC) Action
8A
Closed Jan 11, 2020

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Jan 9, 2020
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Jan 13, 2020

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Oct 19, 2019
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Oct 29, 2019

Ecb violation served

DCLOSED
Sep 20, 2019
CSE: Sweep
7G
Closed Sep 20, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DCLOSED
Jul 16, 2019
CSE: Sweep
7G
Closed Jul 16, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DCLOSED
Jul 16, 2019
CSE: Sweep
7G
Closed Jul 16, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DCLOSED
Jul 16, 2019
CSE: Tracking Compliance
7F
Closed Jul 16, 2019

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Mar 27, 2019
Construction Enforcement Work Order (DOB)
1X
Closed Jun 2, 2025

Stop work order fully rescinded n

BCLOSED
Mar 18, 2019
Construction Safety Compliance (CSC) Action
8A
Closed Jul 15, 2025

Stop work order fully rescinded n

BCLOSED
Nov 29, 2018
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Dec 1, 2018

Ecb violation served

DCLOSED
Jul 13, 2018
Enforcement Work Order (DOB)
1Z
Closed Jul 13, 2018

Ecb violation served

ACLOSED
May 25, 2018
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Aug 24, 2018

Stop work order fully rescinded n

BCLOSED
Sep 7, 2017
Construction – Change Grade/Change Watercourse
06
Closed Nov 16, 2017

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
May 18, 2013
SRO: Illegal Work/No Permit/Change in Occupancy Use
71
Closed Sep 26, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Apr 3, 2002
Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO
31
Closed Apr 10, 2002

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

CCLOSED
Feb 25, 2002
Building – Vacant, Open and Unguarded
29
Closed Aug 16, 2002

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Feb 25, 2002
Building – Vacant, Open and Unguarded
29
Closed Feb 27, 2002

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Feb 8, 2002
Building – Vacant, Open and Unguarded
29
Closed Feb 12, 2002

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Jan 2, 2002
Building – Vacant, Open and Unguarded
29
Closed Jan 7, 2002

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Nov 7, 2001
Building – Vacant, Open and Unguarded
29
Closed Nov 26, 2001

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jul 18, 2001
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Aug 1, 2001

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Jun 28, 2001
SRO: Illegal Work/No Permit/Change in Occupancy Use
71
Closed Jul 18, 2001

Ecb & buildings violations served

ACLOSED
Sep 25, 2000
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Oct 6, 2000

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Aug 1, 2000
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Aug 24, 2000

Ecb & buildings violations served

CCLOSED
Feb 29, 2000
Building – Vacant, Open and Unguarded
29
Closed Mar 10, 2000

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Nov 9, 1999
Building – Vacant, Open and Unguarded
29
Closed Sep 5, 2000

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

CCLOSED
Oct 21, 1999
Building – Vacant, Open and Unguarded
29
Closed Nov 20, 2000

Ecb & buildings violations served

CCLOSED
Sep 1, 1999
Residential Use – Illegal
48
Closed Sep 21, 1999

Ecb & buildings violations served

CCLOSED
Dec 22, 1998
Failure to Maintain
73
Closed Jan 6, 1999

Buildings violation(s) served

CCLOSED
Aug 21, 1998
Failure to Maintain
73
Closed Dec 21, 1998

Ecb & buildings violations served

CCLOSED
May 19, 1998
Building – Vacant, Open and Unguarded
29
Closed Sep 21, 1999

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED
Apr 1, 1994
Failure to Maintain
73
Closed Aug 3, 1994

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

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