16-66 Jefferson Avenue, Queens, NY 11385

The three-story, three-unit residential building at 16-66 Jefferson Avenue in Ridgewood, owned by Vijwantie Tzanetatos and constructed in 1910, has experienced several significant issues in recent years that warrant attention. Most notably, the building has faced recurring heat and hot water problems, with multiple complaints in 2019 (January, April, and December) regarding lack of service affecting the entire building. Safety concerns have also been prominent, including a broken window guard violation in 2020 and a 2023 inspection revealing several building code violations such as unsafe electrical conditions, blocked egress routes, and loose handrails.

Recent events include a May 2025 complaint about an illegally kept rooster that could not be inspected, and rodent activity has persisted as evidenced by multiple inspections and bait applications throughout 2022-2024, though the most recent inspection in September 2024 showed passing results. The property has undergone various construction and compliance issues, particularly in 2023 when work was performed in violation of a stop-work order, leading to multiple Environmental Control Board violations. These included unsafe scaffolding conditions and unauthorized wall work, though records show these violations were resolved with no penalties imposed.

The building has maintained a relatively clean record regarding bedbugs, with no reported infestations in the past several years. Recent inspections in 2024 resulted in several code violations regarding building maintenance, including electrical outlet safety caps, light fixtures, and obstructions in public areas, all of which were subsequently closed. The building's heating and hot water system has shown intermittent problems, though recent records do not indicate ongoing issues in this area. The property has also experienced periodic power outages, with the most recent incident reported in 2022, though no violations were found during the inspection.