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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
Jan 20, 2026

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDJan 31, 2026
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Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jan 6, 2026

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDFeb 6, 2026

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jan 6, 2026

Illegal Conversion

45

BACTIVEFeb 11, 2026

Inspector unable to gain access - 1st attempt

Nov 10, 2025

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

66

BCLOSEDDec 10, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Nov 4, 2025

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

66

BCLOSEDNov 10, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Oct 22, 2025

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDDec 19, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Aug 22, 2025

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

66

BCLOSEDAug 26, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Aug 22, 2025

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDSep 8, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 13, 2025

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

66

BCLOSEDAug 18, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jun 14, 2025

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDDec 16, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jun 13, 2025

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

66

BCLOSEDJul 1, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jun 13, 2025

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDJun 23, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jun 10, 2025

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJul 14, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

May 24, 2025

Posted Notice or Order Removed/Tampered With

2A

BCLOSEDJun 6, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 23, 2025

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDDec 16, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

May 13, 2025

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

66

BCLOSEDMay 15, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

May 8, 2025

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJul 14, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Apr 26, 2025

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDDec 16, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Mar 10, 2025

Posted Notice or Order Removed/Tampered With

2A

BCLOSEDMar 13, 2025

Ecb violation served

Feb 24, 2025

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDMar 24, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jan 21, 2025

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDJan 23, 2025

Building violation issued for failure to obey stop work order

Dec 30, 2024

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDJan 7, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Dec 6, 2024

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

71

BCLOSEDApr 10, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Nov 26, 2024

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDDec 4, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Nov 9, 2024

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

66

BCLOSEDNov 15, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Nov 8, 2024

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDNov 14, 2024

Please see complaint number

Nov 2, 2024

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDDec 4, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Oct 26, 2024

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

66

BCLOSEDNov 1, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Oct 26, 2024

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDNov 17, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 17, 2024

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDApr 10, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Oct 17, 2024

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDOct 28, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Oct 5, 2024

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

66

BCLOSEDOct 15, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Oct 5, 2024

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDOct 21, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Sep 11, 2024

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDSep 23, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Sep 6, 2024

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

66

BCLOSEDSep 13, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Sep 6, 2024

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDSep 21, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Aug 30, 2024

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDApr 10, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Aug 6, 2024

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

66

BCLOSEDAug 13, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Aug 6, 2024

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDAug 15, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Aug 3, 2024

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDAug 4, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 29, 2024

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDDec 16, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 16, 2024

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

66

BCLOSEDAug 1, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jun 29, 2024

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDApr 10, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

May 24, 2024

Posted Notice or Order Removed/Tampered With

2A

BCLOSEDJun 26, 2024

Ecb violation served

Mar 15, 2024

Tenant Safety Inspection

6V

CCLOSEDMar 15, 2024

Ecb violation served

Mar 14, 2024

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDMar 21, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Mar 14, 2024

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDMay 17, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jan 25, 2024

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

66

BCLOSEDJan 30, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jan 9, 2024

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDJan 26, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Nov 27, 2023

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDAug 28, 2024

Access denied - 2nd attempt

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