851 Woodward Avenue, Queens, NY 11385

The two-story, four-unit residential building at 851 Woodward Avenue in Ridgewood, owned by Jesus Mesa, has experienced several notable maintenance issues since 2022. Most significantly, there is currently an open Class B violation from December 2022 regarding roof leaks affecting the kitchen ceiling in apartment 2R, and an open Class C violation concerning defective window guards in the same apartment. The property has a documented history of water-related issues, with multiple water leak complaints throughout 2022, including instances of heavy flow, slow leaks, and damp spots, though inspections resulted in violations being issued in some cases.

The building's infrastructure faced challenges with heating systems, evidenced by emergency heat/hot water complaints in both 2022 and early 2023. Additional concerns included pest-related issues in multiple reports between 2022-2023, though some inspections found no violations. The property has undergone several administrative inspections and compliance checks, revealing areas requiring attention. A series of complaints about illegal conversion were filed between 2018-2022, though inspectors were unable to gain access during their final attempts to investigate.

More recently, rodent activity was confirmed during inspections in September and November 2024, following a period of compliance passing status between 2021-2023. The building's management has maintained filings regarding bedbug activity from 2021-2024, with reports showing zero infested units in the most recent 2024 filing period. Several violations related to building safety and maintenance requirements were recorded, including issues with notification postings, garbage storage, and carbon monoxide detector requirements, though most have been closed following proper remediation. The property has consistently filed annual bedbug reports as required, with the most recent filings showing no reported infestations or re-infestations.