880 Woodward Avenue, Queens, NY 11385

The three-story, two-family house at 880 Woodward Avenue in Ridgewood, owned by Kermit Westergaard, has experienced recurring pest control issues over the past several years. Most recently, in March 2024, the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene identified conditions attracting rodents on the property, requiring follow-up inspections. This pattern is consistent with previous complaints in 2021 and 2020, all of which resulted in health violations requiring further monitoring.

The building has also documented three failures to file annual external low-pressure inspections (2018-2020) and one outstanding violation for not filing the 2017 boiler inspection report, which remains active as of June 2023. The property has shown a concerning pattern of pest infestations, with bedbug reports documenting affected units in 2024, 2022, and 2021, though some of these infestations were eventually eradicated. The building's inspection history reveals fluctuating rodent activity, with recent inspections in 2023 and 2024 showing initial rat activity, though a September 2024 inspection passed.

Between 2018-2020, the building underwent various construction work under multiple permits, including work issued in 2019 for compliance and professional certification audits. Additional documentation shows violations related to construction work not conforming to approved documents, which resulted in a $1,250 penalty and was subsequently resolved. The property has maintained active permits for various construction work, demonstrating ongoing maintenance and improvements, though these have been accompanied by persistent pest management challenges that require continued attention.