313 Onderdonk Avenue, Queens, NY 11385

The two-story, four-unit residential building at 313 Onderdonk Avenue in Ridgewood, Brooklyn, has experienced significant maintenance issues in recent years, with particular concerns emerging in 2024. Most notably, in September 2024, the building received multiple emergency housing maintenance code violations, including unsanitary conditions (pests and mold), water leaks with heavy flow, and electrical issues related to lighting. These violations are currently open and require the property owner's attention to correct.

The building has a documented history of rodent-related problems, with multiple complaints between 2020-2024, though the most recent inspection in August 2024 showed a "Passed" result. Noteworthy violations from September 2024 inspections include an infestation of cockroaches in apartment 1L, visible mold conditions in the bathroom of the same apartment, and various code violation notices related to smoke detector requirements, lighting fixtures, and door repairs. The property has undergone several rodent control measures, with multiple baiting applications throughout 2023 and one initial inspection in 2024 showing no current issues.

However, there have been multiple rat sightings and conditions attracting rodents reported between 2020 and 2024. Building systems and safety requirements also appear to need attention, with violations noting the need for proper documentation and signage regarding smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and building registration. The current owner, Kenneth Martinez, has been in position since at least 2020, though records indicate persistent maintenance and compliance challenges that have required multiple agency interventions and inspections over the years.