564 Woodward Avenue, Queens, NY 11385

The two-family residential property at 564 Woodward Avenue in Ridgewood, owned by Karen Lau, has experienced several significant maintenance and compliance issues over the past several years. Most concerning was an emergency fire escape safety complaint in April 2019, which was closed three days later, though the immediate resolution of such a safety concern warrant attention.

In February 2022, a defective boiler situation was documented, resulting in an Oath Violation being served, along with a related Environmental Control Board violation for failure to properly display the heating system-boiler sign, which carries an active penalty of $3,125. More recently, in June 2023, the building received a violation for failing to file the 2021 external low pressure inspection report, which remains active as of mid-2025.

Despite these maintenance challenges, the building has demonstrated consistent compliance with rodent inspections, successfully passing inspections in 2016, 2017, and most recently in September 2024. The property's documented history reveals a concerning pattern of boiler-related issues, with violations in both 2022 and the failure to file required inspections in 2023. While the building has maintained pest control standards, the focus on safety systems such as fire escapes and heating equipment appears to require ongoing attention, as evidenced by the various violations and complaints over the years.