63-46 Forest Avenue, Queens, NY 11385

The three-story, three-unit tenement building at 63-46 Forest Avenue in Ridgewood, owned by Blake Cox, has experienced several maintenance issues in recent years, with the most significant cluster of problems occurring in 2023. Between May and July 2023, there were multiple complaints and violations related to doors, windows, and water leaks, including emergency situations involving a defective front building entrance door and window frame issues. The building's vestibule has required attention to both water leak problems and fire retardant materials.

An inspection in May 2023 led to various violations, including the need to repair defective doors and walls in the first-story vestibule, address water leak issues, and ensure proper posting of safety notices regarding gas leaks, housing information guides, and building registration numbers. The building's maintenance history shows some consistency in reporting and addressing issues, with previous bedbug reports filed in 2021-2024 showing zero infestation cases, indicating good pest management practices. Rodent inspections in 2012 and 2017 resulted in passing grades.

While the most recent complaints from May 2023 were generally not able to be inspected due to access issues, the building has demonstrated compliance with various violation resolutions through certified corrections, particularly the water leak and door issues, which were addressed by June 2023. The July 2023 door complaint was inspected and closed without violations being found. The building's age (built in 1910) and classification as a "New Law Tenement" suggest it adheres to specific housing maintenance standards, though the recent cluster of maintenance issues indicates some ongoing challenges with building systems and maintenance access.