60-03 Myrtle Avenue, Queens, NY 11385

The two-family house at 60-03 Myrtle Avenue in Ridgewood, built in 1930 and owned by Elliot Zaretsky, has experienced several significant issues in recent years, particularly regarding heating systems and maintenance compliance. Most notably, there have been multiple complaints about inadequate heat and hot water affecting the entire building during late 2024 and continuing into 2025, with at least seven separate reports filed through 311 services, three of which were classified as emergency situations. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) consistently reported difficulties in gaining access to units for inspection purposes.

Additionally, there are active violations on record from June 2023 related to the failure to file required external low-pressure inspections for multiple years, which are currently listed as unresolved. The building has a documented history of water-related issues, with emergency water leak complaints filed in July and August 2020, though inspections found no violations at that time. Earlier records from 2019-2021 show some pest control challenges, including rodent sightings and sanitation concerns, particularly regarding garbage storage, though these issues appeared to be resolved through subsequent inspections.

The property has faced several regulatory challenges concerning parking and sidewalk issues, with past violations noted for illegal curb cut and driveway usage in 2018 and 2020, though inspections found these to be resolved. A vehicle-related violation from 2020 regarding an unregistered car on the property was also recorded, with a penalty imposed at that time. This summary represents the most recent and relevant building history based on available data through October 2023, focusing on the most pressing maintenance issues and regulatory compliance matters.