505 Woodward Avenue, Queens, NY 11385

505 Woodward Avenue is a 3-story, 6-unit residential building constructed in 1915 in Ridgewood, currently owned by L&p 505 Woodward Ave LLC. The property has experienced recurring safety and maintenance issues over recent years, with the most recent notable incidents including a rodent/insect/garbage complaint in late 2024 that required intervention from the NYC Health Department. In 2022, multiple violations were documented relating to safety and compliance requirements, including the need to remove encumbrances in public halls, post gas leak procedures, and display housing information notices.

The building has maintained a regular bedbug reporting record from 2022 to 2024, consistently showing zero infested, eradicated, or re-infested units, indicating effective pest management practices. Historical records reveal ongoing safety concerns, particularly regarding window guards and smoke detector maintenance. A significant cluster of violations was recorded in 2019 involving Apartment 3L, including issues with window guards, smoke detectors, and self-closing doors, though these were subsequently addressed.

The building's compliance with rodent infestation standards has been consistent, with passed inspections in 2016 and 2017, though a recent food establishment complaint suggests potential ongoing maintenance challenges. A boiler inspection violation from 2019 was dismissed following payment of a $1,000 penalty. While many of these issues have been resolved promptly, the pattern of safety-related violations and recent pest control intervention suggests ongoing challenges with building maintenance and resident safety compliance.