561 Onderdonk Avenue, Queens, NY 11385

561 Onderdonk Avenue is a 2-story, 3-unit residential building located in Ridgewood, NY, constructed in 1910 and currently owned by Jorge Criollo. The property has experienced recurring heating and hot water issues, with multiple emergency complaints recorded in early 2024 (February 1-12) when tenants reported problems with heat and hot water, though these were reportedly resolved after HPD intervention.

The building has also faced persistent rodent challenges, with multiple complaints documented between 2023 and 2024, including recent reports of rat sightings and signs of rodents, which prompted multiple inspection responses from the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. These rodent issues appear to persist, as evidenced by multiple bait application records throughout 2024, with inspections continuing into October 2024.

Additional maintenance concerns have been noted, including various Housing Maintenance Code violations such as problems with self-closing doors in common areas and specific issues in apartment 2R, though some violations have been closed through remediation. The building has demonstrated compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, with the most recent report (February 2024) showing no infested units between November 2022 and October 2023. The property has a history of various maintenance complaints from 2021, including electrical outlet issues, plumbing concerns, and unsanitary conditions related to pests, though many of these complaints were resolved through appropriate channels.