166 Onderdonk Avenue, Queens, NY 11385

The two-story, four-unit New Law Tenement building at 166 Onderdonk Avenue in Ridgewood, owned by Carlos Calderon and constructed in 1930, has experienced several concerning maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there have been persistent pest problems, with records showing rodent-related complaints in 2024 and an unsanitary conditions complaint in 2022 that resulted in violations. A series of violations discovered during a June 2022 inspection of apartment 2R revealed multiple safety concerns including missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, self-closing door issues, and problems with vinyl floor tiles.

The building has also faced heating system concerns, evidenced by a heat/hot water complaint in December 2021, though inspectors were unable to gain access to investigate. More recently, in April 2024, the building received violations for failing to file annual bedbug reports, and there were multiple complaints regarding unauthorized work and unlicensed activity in March 2024, though inspections did not warrant any violations. The building's history shows some positive maintenance outcomes, with recent rodent inspections in October 2024 passing successfully.

Historical records from 2012 through 2017 show consistent compliance with rodent inspections. However, several violations remain open as of the latest inspection dates, including issues with building entrance doors, self-closing doors, and various safety equipment requirements. The property has experienced difficulties with access during inspections, as noted in multiple complaint investigations, particularly for the 2022 heat/hot water and 2024 illegal conversion complaints. While the building is currently meeting some basic requirements, the pattern of pest issues, safety equipment deficiencies, and access challenges during inspections suggests ongoing maintenance and oversight challenges.