1858 Woodbine Street, Queens, NY 11385

The 6-unit, 3-story New Law Tenement building at 1858 Woodbine Street in Ridgewood, built in 1913 and owned by Kris Kornecki, has experienced several concerning maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there has been an ongoing issue with unsanitary conditions related to pigeon waste, with multiple complaints to the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene in 2025. Housing Maintenance Code violations indicate serious maintenance concerns, particularly in Apartment 1R, where there are open violations as of 2024-2025 regarding roach infestations, defective windows, non-functioning self-closing doors, and unreliable smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

Apartment 2L has documented issues including a lead paint hazard, defective plaster surfaces, and other maintenance concerns. The building has faced challenges with various appliances, including a gas range and refrigerator issues in late 2024, though HPD inspectors were unable to gain access for inspection. The property has a documented history of pest problems, with multiple complaints about generally unsanitary conditions.

Other notable issues include plumbing problems, paint and plaster concerns, and an incident involving smoking in prohibited areas. The building's mechanical systems have also had some issues, including a defective boiler incident in 2022 that resulted in a penalty, and as of June 2023, there remains an active violation regarding failure to file a 2021 external low-pressure inspection. While there have been several instances of rat activity noted in inspections, the most recent inspection in June 2025 showed passed compliance. On a positive note, there have been no reported bedbug infestations in the building since 2019, and recent rodent inspections have shown some improvement in conditions.