512 Onderdonk Avenue, Queens, NY 11385

The 6-unit, 3-story New Law tenement building at 512 Onderdonk Avenue in Ridgewood, owned by Kalmen Friedman and constructed in 1930, has experienced several maintenance issues in recent years requiring intervention from the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) and the Department of Buildings (DOB). Most notably, in 2025, the building had an emergency water leak with heavy flow that required HPD inspection, though access issues prevented a thorough examination.

Previous compliance concerns include multiple instances (2022-2024) of inspectors being unable to access the property for Local Law 188/17 Compliance Inspections, and there are currently active DOB violations related to failure to file required annual inspections for low-pressure systems dating back to 2019-2024. The building has also experienced various non-emergency issues, including unsanitary conditions related to garbage storage in 2024, and pest concerns in late 2023, though no violations were ultimately issued for these complaints.

The property's maintenance history shows some recurring access issues for inspectors attempting to perform required safety inspections, including multiple failed attempts to inspect work without a permit in 2022. However, it's worth noting that during the 2023-2024 period, there have been two annual reporting periods (for 2023-2024 and 2022-2023) with no bedbug infestations reported, indicating effective pest management in that regard. The building's age and history of various maintenance issues suggest attention is required for ongoing upkeep, particularly in regard to the open violations concerning inspection filings.