1720 Woodbine Street, Queens, NY 11385

1720 Woodbine Street is a 6-unit, 3-story New Law Tenement building located in Ridgewood, built in 1930 and currently owned by Hardeo Kissoon. The building has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water, most recently documented in January 2025 when HPD was unable to gain access to apartments for inspection. Violations related to bedbug reporting compliance were issued in both 2021 and 2023, though the building has consistently reported zero infested, eradicated, or re-infested units in its subsequent annual bedbug reports from 2021 through 2024.

The Department of Buildings has active concerns regarding an alleged illegal conversion as of November 2024, with inspectors unable to gain access during their January 2025 visit. Additionally, there is an active DOB violation from September 2024 regarding the failure to file the 2023 external low-pressure inspection. The building's maintenance record shows regular rodent inspection compliance, having passed inspections from 2013 through 2024, which suggests effective pest management in this regard.

While there have been no documented infestations, the consistent bedbug reporting requirements and previous violations indicate this has been a historical concern. The recent heat and hot water complaint, combined with the active violations regarding inspection compliance and unauthorized modification concerns, represent the most significant current issues affecting the building. However, it's worth noting that the building's documented systems appear to be functioning adequately in terms of rodent control and pest management, as evidenced by the consistent passing of inspections in this area over many years.