17-03 Himrod Street, Queens, NY 11385

The 6-unit, 3-story tenement building at 17-03 Himrod Street in Ridgewood is a 1930 construction currently owned by Himrod Estates LLC. The building has experienced significant maintenance issues, particularly in recent months, with multiple complaints and violations recorded between late 2024 and early 2025. Most concerning are two simultaneous emergency complaints from December 2024 regarding heavy water flow and mold conditions, which HPD was unable to inspect despite attempts. Additional December 2024 issues included electrical wiring problems and multiple paint/plaster concerns, with violations issued in at least two cases requiring correction.

The building has a documented history of water-related problems, with both slow and heavy leak complaints, and has faced rodent infestation issues in recent years, with an open violation from September 2024 noting the presence of rats in the front yard. While bedbug reports from 2021 to 2024 have shown zero infested units, the building has received multiple Department of Buildings violations for failure to file required inspections between 2019-2023 related to external low pressure and boiler systems, which remain active as of 2023. The property has undergone several rodent control attempts between 2015-2017, with varying degrees of success. Prior to 2024, the building had some notable safety concerns, including violations related to obstructed fire escape access due to concrete stairs (2015-2016) and a failed inspection for rat activity (2015).

The building's maintenance record shows a pattern of recurring water issues, with multiple complaints about leaks and water damage over the years. Recent violations regarding mold conditions and electrical problems suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. While the building has maintained a zero-report record for bedbugs since 2021, the persistent nature of other maintenance issues raises questions about overall building upkeep. The property has also faced challenges with compliance checks, as evidenced by multiple inspection attempts where access was not granted to inspectors, though these were related to possible illegal commercial use in 2021.