66-69 Fresh Pond Road, Queens, NY 11385

This four-story, 12-unit New Law tenement building at 66-69 Fresh Pond Road in Ridgewood, built in 1930 and currently owned by Anthony Dirusso, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. The most pressing concerns have been recurring heat and hot water problems, with multiple complaints filed for the entire building in 2021 and 2023, though these issues were reportedly resolved promptly. The building has also faced challenges with unsanitary conditions, including a pest control complaint in December 2022 that HPD could not inspect due to access issues.

Recent building safety compliance issues have emerged, with active Department of Buildings violations for failure to file external low-pressure inspections for 2019-2022, and violations from 2018 regarding unauthorized construction of a rear deck. The property has undergone several inspections and received multiple violation notices that, while addressed, indicate areas requiring ongoing attention. These include multiple administrative violations in 2023 related to safety notices that were subsequently certified as corrected.

Noteworthy is the building's consistent record of zero reported bedbug infestations in the annual reporting period from 2019-2024, suggesting effective pest management practices. While there have been various food establishment complaints in the vicinity of the building between 2022-2023, these appear to be related to nearby businesses and were administratively closed after investigation. The building's history shows a pattern of heat and hot water issues, particularly during winter months, along with periodic compliance matters requiring attention to safety notices and maintenance practices. The owner has responded to most violation notices and resolved many of the identified issues, though some concerns regarding the timeliness of permit compliance and required inspections remain active as of the latest available data.