439 Ridgewood Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208

439 Ridgewood Avenue is a 2-story, 3-unit residential building located in the Cypress Hills neighborhood, owned by Alex Duenas and constructed in 1901. The building has experienced several maintenance issues in recent years, with the most significant cluster of problems occurring in summer 2019, when multiple complaints were filed regarding various issues including electrical problems (no lighting), plumbing concerns (radiator and toilet), door/window problems, flooring issues, and pest-related unsanitary conditions. While these complaints were investigated by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), no violations were ultimately issued in any of these cases.

More recent inspections have focused on regulatory compliance matters, particularly concerning bedbug reporting requirements. The building has maintained an active bedbug reporting record, with the most recent filing in May 2024 indicating no infested or previously infested units for the 2022-2023 reporting period. However, there are several open violations from 2020 related to posting requirements for carbon monoxide detector notices, gas leak procedures, and housing information guides.

Additionally, a B-class violation from 2019 regarding roof leakage affecting unit 2F remains open. The building's management has generally addressed maintenance issues as they arise, as evidenced by the closure of various violations and complaints, including a 2019 violation requiring painting of the ceiling in the 2F hallway and a C-class violation regarding entrance door self-closing mechanisms, both of which were resolved. Historical rodent inspections from 2012 and 2017 indicate successful passage of these checks, suggesting effective pest management practices.