416 Woodward Avenue, Queens, NY 11385

The 3-story, 6-unit tenement building at 416 Woodward Avenue in Ridgewood, owned by Frank Kurre and constructed in 1930, has experienced several noteworthy issues in recent years, with the most pressing concerns centering around heating and hot water systems. In late 2024, the building faced two separate heat and hot water outages affecting the entire building in November, though systems were reportedly restored upon inspection by HPD.

The building has a documented pattern of heating system problems, including an emergency hot water outage in January 2019 and additional heating complaints in 2021 and 2024. More recently, in November 2024, the building received multiple violations regarding entrance door maintenance, including defective latches and improper use of kickdown stoppers at both the front entrance and vestibule doors, though these violations were certified as corrected by the end of November 2024. The building's maintenance history reveals various infrastructure challenges, including a power outage in December 2019 and rodent sightings in August 2021, though a subsequent rodent compliance inspection in January 2022 resulted in a passing grade.

The property has shown consistent attention to pest management, with annual reports indicating zero bedbug infestations reported between 2019 and 2024, and recent rodent inspections showing improved conditions. Previous Housing Maintenance Code violations included an alteration issue in Apartment 2R regarding dropped acoustic ceiling tiles in bathroom and one room, which was addressed and closed in February 2021. The building's recent violations appear to be more related to access control and safety measures rather than fundamental building systems, though the recurring heating issues remain a consistent tenant concern throughout the building's maintenance history.