61-12 Woodbine Street, Queens, NY 11385

61-12 Woodbine Street is a 16-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement building located in Ridgewood and built in 1930, currently owned by Tobias Lam. The building has experienced recurring heating and electrical issues over recent years, with the most recent heat/hot water complaints documented in October 2023, following several similar complaints in previous months and years. The property has also faced maintenance challenges, including a power outage in November 2022 that resulted in violations.

Notable safety concerns emerged in late 2022 when multiple violations were issued for Apartment 4B, including missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and inadequate electrical service. Additionally, there are several open violations relating to safety signage and illegal lock installations in common areas from October 2022. The building has a documented history of bedbug and rodent inspections, with the most recent bedbug reports (2022-2024) showing minimal infestation history, though records from 2019-2020 indicate isolated cases.

A significant environmental control board violation was issued in October 2023 regarding unpermitted work related to an awning installation, with a penalty imposed. Other safety-related complaints have included issues with building egress and electrical wiring, though inspections often found no violations at the time of investigation. The building's maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with basic infrastructure systems, particularly heating and electrical systems, which have resulted in multiple emergency complaints and service requests over recent years.