462 Woodward Avenue, Queens, NY 11385

The three-story, six-unit New Law Tenement building at 462 Woodward Avenue in Ridgewood, owned by Michael Gileta, has faced several maintenance and safety challenges over recent years. Most recently, in June 2025, there was a safety concern related to the fire escape that was reportedly resolved, though this follows a pattern of fire escape-related complaints, including a February 2024 emergency report that required inspection but resulted in no violations. The building has experienced multiple maintenance issues since 2022, particularly during mid-2024 when multiple emergency complaints were lodged regarding door, plumbing, and appliance problems, though HPD encountered access issues during their investigation.

The property has also had persistent rodent issues, with multiple bait applications recorded in early 2025 and inspections in 2024 showing rat activity, though some earlier inspections had passed. Other concerns have included plumbing problems, standing water in the basement, and various safety and maintenance issues affecting Unit 1L, including multiple violations related to window guards, self-closing doors, and electrical systems, all of which were documented and certified as addressed between 2022-2023. The building's recent history shows regular monitoring and response to pest control needs, with the most recent bedbug reports (2023-2024) indicating no affected units.

While the building has faced various maintenance challenges, it appears that most issues have been addressed following proper inspections and corrections, though access barriers to inspectors have been noted in multiple cases. The property maintains compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, consistently showing zero infested units in recent filings. A complaint from October 2023 regarding locked/blockaged egress was investigated but resulted in no violations being found.