63-24 Forest Avenue, Queens, NY 11385

The three-story, six-unit building at 63-24 Forest Avenue in Ridgewood, owned by Skender Kacic and constructed in 1927, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over recent years. In April 2021, the building had multiple heat and hot water complaints from tenants, all of which were documented as building-wide issues.

More recent concerns surfaced in May 2023, with multiple reported problems including water leaks, mold, unsanitary conditions, and plumbing issues, particularly affecting Unit C2. This unit's violations included bedbug infestation (Class B), leaky bathtub/shower, mold, and various water-related problems affecting multiple rooms, though most were resolved by June 2023. The building's history shows previous violations that have since been dismissed, including failure to file annual boiler inspections from 2017-2021, and low-pressure inspection requirements from 2018-2020.

Earlier maintenance and safety compliance issues were addressed, such as carbon monoxide detector requirements and door repairs, with all violations being certified as corrected in 2022. On a positive note, the building has maintained consistent bedbug reporting showing zero infestations or eradication cases from 2021 through 2024, and recent rodent inspections in 2012 and 2017 both passed. The most recent inspection records indicate improvements in compliance, with no active violations as of April 2025, though the building's history suggests periodic maintenance challenges that have required attention over the years.