17-15 Himrod Street, Queens, NY 11385

The 6-unit, 3-story building at 17-15 Himrod Street in Ridgewood, owned by Amanda Rios and constructed in 1930, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past decade. Most recently, in February 2023, there was an emergency heat and hot water outage affecting the entire building, though this was quickly resolved within two days.

During 2019, the building faced multiple emergencies, including another heat and hot water outage affecting the entire building, a power outage, and plumbing issues related to water supply, all of which were resolved by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). The building currently has five active violations with the Department of Buildings related to the failure to file external low-pressure inspections for the years 2018-2022, which were all due by 2020 and 2022, respectively.

The property has multiple open violations regarding annual bedbug reporting requirements for 2021-2024, though records show no reported infestations during the 2019-2020 period. Historical records from the Rodent Inspection program indicate some rodent activity in 2016-2017, with several failed inspections during that period, though more recent inspections (2017-2023) have generally shown compliance. While the building's age is typical for the neighborhood, the recurring issues with heat and hot water systems, as well as the outstanding violations regarding low-pressure inspections and bedbug reporting, suggest ongoing maintenance challenges that require attention.