689 Onderdonk Avenue, Queens, NY 11385

The three-story, six-unit tenement building at 689 Onderdonk Avenue in Ridgewood, owned by Ray Perry, has experienced several notable issues in recent years, with the most significant concerns centered around electrical systems and unauthorized modifications. In July 2022, the building suffered from multiple electrical problems, including power outages and inadequate lighting, which resulted in violations from the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD).

More recently, in 2024 and 2025, rodent control measures have been actively implemented in the building, with multiple bait applications and documented rat activity in late 2024 through early 2025, suggesting an ongoing pest management challenge. The building has encountered various regulatory compliance issues that warrant attention. Most recently, in April 2024, a violation was issued regarding the failure to file annual bedbug reports, though records from July 2025 indicate no current infestations.

More concerning are the open violations from August 2022 related to improper signage and safety notices in the first-story public hall, as well as significant concerns about unauthorized use of the cellar space, which has been documented as having illegal rooms with kitchen and bathroom facilities. The cellar violations, which include issues related to illegal cooking spaces and unauthorized plumbing fixtures, have remained unresolved since July 2022 and are currently classified as Open. The building's most recent bedbug reporting (July 2025) and rodent inspection records (2025) suggest some improvement in pest management, though the ongoing rodent activity patterns indicate a continuing challenge in maintaining a pest-free environment.