61-32 Woodbine Street, Queens, NY 11385

The 4-story New Law tenement building at 61-32 Woodbine Street in Ridgewood, owned by Anthony Di Russo, has experienced persistent maintenance issues throughout 2024-2025, particularly related to heat and hot water systems. Between December 2024 and May 2025, there were multiple emergency complaints about building-wide heat and hot water problems, including an unresolved electrical lighting issue as of May 2025.

The building underwent several inspections revealing various violations, including inadequate heat supply in apartments 1L and 2R, pest infestations in apartment 1L (roaches and mice), and issues with hot water temperature controls. The building's heating system access was also flagged as a concern.

The Department of Buildings records from mid-2023 show violations regarding the failure to file external low-pressure inspections for multiple years, though these were later dismissed. Historical data indicates a recurring pattern of maintenance challenges, with rodent inspections showing multiple failures between 2010 and 2018, though more recent bedbug reports have consistently recorded zero infestations since 2020. While there have been numerous HPD complaints and violations, there are indications of some responsiveness to issues, as many complaints were ultimately closed following inspections or repairs, though some problems, like the May 2025 electrical issue, remain unresolved as of the latest data.