61-20 Woodbine Street, Queens, NY 11385

61-20 Woodbine Street is a four-story, 8-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1930, currently owned by Nafije Kacic. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues, with multiple emergency complaints documented between 2023 and 2024, though most were resolved promptly. In April 2023, significant mold problems were identified in apartment 3L, affecting four specific areas including the hallway and bathroom, though these violations were later upgraded to Class B for more serious consideration.

More recent maintenance issues include a June 2024 violation regarding a defective concrete tread at the building's entrance. The building has maintained a clean pest control record, with no bedbug infestations reported in the past three years (2021-2024) and consistent passing results in rodent inspections from 2015-2017. The majority of recent complaints have been addressed, though there were several instances in early 2024 where housing inspectors were unable to gain access to investigate reported issues, particularly regarding appliance problems. The building's most pressing historical issues appear to be related to the heating system and water supply, with multiple tenants reporting failures throughout 2023-2024.

In addition to the mold remediation work noted in 2023, several safety violations were documented in 2023 regarding carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors, and self-closing doors in apartment 3L, though these have been marked as closed following correction. The building's infrastructure appears to be generally well-maintained in recent years, with no new bedbug cases or rodent problems reported since 2017. While the pattern of heating system complaints and the 2023 mold issue in 3L were significant concerns, most recent violations relate to entrance pavement and personnel access issues rather than systemic building problems. The property has demonstrated compliance with most housing code requirements, as evidenced by the closure of various violations following corrective measures.