67-01 Forest Avenue, Queens, NY 11385

The two-family house at 67-01 Forest Avenue in Ridgewood, owned by Matthew Ahdoot and constructed in 1910, has experienced several notable maintenance issues over recent years. Most concerning was a period of inadequate heat in January 2019, which prompted multiple complaints to the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) and the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), though heat was eventually restored according to tenant reports. In September 2019, violations were issued regarding unsanitary conditions related to garbage/recycling storage, with specific violations noted regarding encumbrances in the first-story public hall.

The building has faced recurring rodent-related challenges, with inspections revealing rat activity in 2022-2023 and multiple instances of bait application. A significant event occurred in July 2022 when the building experienced fire damage, leading to violations issued for failure to maintain the property and requiring repairs to the severely charred interior court exterior facade, broken skylight, damaged brick walls, and broken interior stair guardrail. These violations were eventually dismissed in 2024 following proper repair permit applications.

Recent inspections have shown improvements in pest control, with no bedbug infestations reported in the past two years (2023-2024). The building's most recent rodent inspections in 2023 recorded bait application, suggesting continued monitoring of this issue. While there are some active violations regarding an external low pressure inspection from April 2023, the building has generally demonstrated responsiveness to most maintenance issues, with many earlier complaints being addressed and closed through proper channels.