477 Onderdonk Avenue, Queens, NY 11385

The 6-unit, 3-story building at 477 Onderdonk Avenue in Ridgewood, owned by Dw 477, Inc. and constructed in 1930, has experienced several concerning maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there were multiple complaints in late 2023 regarding unsanitary conditions related to garbage/recycling storage and heating/hot water problems that HPD could not access for inspection purposes, and these issues continue to show up in new complaints as of late 2023.

Earlier in 2023, there were additional reports of pest infestations and intercom system problems that also went uninspected. The building's violation record from December 2019 is particularly troubling, showing multiple open violations including unsafe electrical wiring, inadequate lighting, paint and plaster issues, and missing safety notices regarding carbon monoxide detectors and gas leak procedures, all of which remain unresolved as of October 2023. The property has some history of infrastructure problems requiring attention.

A water leak issue from December 2019 was inspected but no violations were found. Notable safety concerns from 2019-2020 include reports of mold and various sanitary conditions that were not accessible for inspection. While there have been no reported bedbug infestations in the past six reporting periods (2020-2025), the building has faced ongoing rodent issues, with most recent inspections in 2023 showing rat activity, though a September 2024 inspection resulted in a "Passed" status. The building's systems have shown persistent problems, including multiple complaints about the intercom system, garbage management, and heating systems, suggesting ongoing maintenance challenges that may impact resident quality of life.