565 Woodward Avenue, Queens, NY 11385
The 4-unit, 3-story Old Law Tenement at 565 Woodward Avenue in Ridgewood, owned by Anthony Dirusso and constructed in 1915, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most notably, the building has faced ongoing concerns regarding fire safety, with open violations from August 2021 citing problems with fire-retardant sheetrock in the cellar, a missing fire-rated self-closing door in the boiler room, and exposed electrical wiring at electrical panels in the cellar.
While there have been multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations related to bedbug reporting requirements in 2021-2023, the building's most recent bedbug report (filed December 2024) shows no infestations during the 2023-2024 period. The property has also encountered issues with its low-pressure inspection filings, receiving violations in 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022, though these were subsequently dismissed in July 2023. Recent pest control efforts have been documented through rodent inspections in 2025, indicating ongoing challenges with rat activity, though previous inspections from 2016-2017 showed passing results.
The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene was involved in a closed complaint in May-July 2025 regarding a food establishment, though the specific nature and impact of this issue on residents is unclear. The building has undergone some permitted work in recent years, with permits issued in 2019 and 2023 for unspecified renovations, though records do not indicate when these were completed. While the building has maintained its basic structural integrity since its 1915 construction, the recurring pattern of maintenance violations, particularly regarding fire safety and pest control, suggests ongoing challenges with building upkeep and resident safety.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 4 |
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Year built | 1915 |
Total area | 4500 sq ft |
Floors | 3 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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