609 Woodward Avenue, Queens, NY 11385

609 Woodward Avenue is a 3-story, 4-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1915, currently owned by Wilfrido Saquinaula. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues, particularly notable during October-November 2018 when multiple emergency complaints were filed regarding system failures affecting the entire building.

While these issues were eventually resolved, they highlight a historical pattern of heating system concerns. More recently, the building has been facing multiple violations for failure to submit required External Low Pressure Inspection reports, with six active violations noted between 2023-2024, indicating potential safety system maintenance oversight. The building's maintenance history shows periodic rodent-related issues, with inspections revealing rat activity in 2010-2011, though more recent rodent inspections (2015-2017) passed, suggesting improvements in vermin control.

Of particular concern are the four open Class A violations (as of 2024) related to the failure to file annual bedbug reports, which must be submitted in accordance with HPD regulations. Additionally, there are several open violations from November 2018 concerning Apartment 2L's heating and hot water systems, as well as issues with self-closing doors. The building's age (110 years old) and pattern of maintenance violations suggest that while some systems have been repaired or updated over time, there remain ongoing concerns about timely compliance with regulatory requirements and consistency of building systems performance.