68-32 Forest Avenue, Queens, NY 11385

The three-story residential building at 68-32 Forest Avenue in Ridgewood, owned by Mickey Cuzmici, has experienced recurring heating system issues over the past two years, with eight documented complaints about lack of heat and hot water affecting the entire building between February 2023 and December 2024. Each time, while HPD responded to the complaints, access for inspection was either not granted or heat and hot water were reported restored during their attempts to verify the issues.

The building has also faced some maintenance challenges, including two December 2024 violations regarding door self-closing mechanisms at both the vestibule door and main entrance door, though these were certified as corrected in early 2025. The property has demonstrated a commitment to pest control management, with three consecutive annual bedbug reports filed between 2021-2024 showing zero infestation cases during their respective reporting periods.

Safety inspections over the past decade reveal attention to rodent control, with successful inspections passed in 2016 and 2017. Earlier violations from 2023 highlighted concerns about an entrance door lock repair and multiple reminders to file bedbug reports, which have since been addressed. While the heating system issues represent the most significant ongoing concern, the building's overall maintenance record shows proper attention to pest management and other safety requirements, with most issues being promptly resolved once reported.