706 Woodward Avenue, Queens, NY 11385

706 Woodward Avenue is a two-story, four-unit residential building constructed in 1930 and currently owned by Linda Wassef. The building has experienced multiple regulatory scrutiny points over the past three years, with significant complaints regarding unauthorized work and potential safety issues. Most notably, between late 2024 and 2025, there were multiple complaints (January and February 2025) regarding illegal conversions and work without permits, with inspectors repeatedly unable to gain access to the property for verification.

A previous instance in August 2022 also involved unpermitted electrical work that resulted in a $1,250 penalty, though this violation has since been resolved. The building's electrical system has been a recurring concern, with complaints about defective/exposed wiring in 2021 and 2022, though no violations were found during inspection follow-ups. The property's pest management record shows consistent attention to bedbug reporting requirements, with no reported infestations across nine consecutive reporting periods from 2019 through 2025, indicating effective management of this potential issue.

However, there were concerns about rodent activity in late 2024, with inspections showing rat activity in September 2024, though a subsequent compliance inspection in October 2024 resulted in a "Passed" designation. The building has maintained regular bedbug reporting compliance since the requirement was instituted, with the most recent report (May 2025) showing no current infestations. While the history shows significant regulatory engagement, particularly around unpermitted work, the building has maintained basic habitability standards with effective pest management protocols in place.