402 Onderdonk Avenue, Queens, NY 11385

The 6-unit, 3-story New Law Tenement at 402 Onderdonk Avenue in Ridgewood, owned by Steven Kashanian and constructed in 1930, has experienced significant heating and maintenance issues in early 2025. Between February and April 2025, there were multiple complaints regarding heat and hot water outages affecting both individual apartments and the entire building, with some violations issued by HPD. The building's common areas have faced challenges with flooring and unsanitary conditions, particularly regarding garbage and recycling storage, though HPD inspections found no violations in these areas.

The property has a concerning history of heating system problems, with multiple complaints about boiler defects and heating issues in early 2025, including complaints that required emergency response. In addition to heating problems, there are unresolved building violations from 2024 related to the kitchen floor in apartment 3L, and multiple Department of Buildings complaints regarding work without proper permits. Recent inspections revealed some construction-related violations, though many have been resolved, including issues with construction dust and debris in common areas.

The building's most recent bedbug reports from 2022 through 2024 show no recorded infestations, and rodent inspections have mostly resulted in passing grades, with only one instance of rat activity noted in November 2024. There are active violations regarding the failure to file external low-pressure inspections for 2018 and 2020, representing ongoing compliance issues. The property has undergone various repairs and maintenance work, with permits issued in 2019 for unspecified improvements, and has experienced multiple service requests through 311 related to various building systems and maintenance concerns.