84-23 85th Road, Queens, NY 11421

This 48-unit, 6-story residential building located at 84-23 85th Road in Woodhaven, owned by Barry Rudofsky, has experienced several recurring issues in recent years, most notably a series of heating system problems. Between December 2024 and February 2025, multiple complaints were filed regarding heat and hot water failures affecting both individual apartments and the entire building, with some complaints being duplicates of others.

In March 2025, the building passed an inspection for rodent issues conducted by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, following a rat sighting complaint earlier that month. A significant cluster of Housing Maintenance Code violations was documented in July 2024, primarily affecting apartment 1A, including issues with plaster surfaces, faucets, and the presence of mold in bathroom areas.

The building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with consistent reports showing zero infested units from 2020 to present, with only one instance of infestation in 2018. Between 2020 and 2021, multiple complaints were filed regarding possible illegal conversions and work being performed without proper permits, including safety concerns about obstructed fire escape routes and doors, though most of these complaints were resolved or dismissed upon inspection. The building's heating system has shown particular vulnerability to failures, with a notable cluster of emergency complaints between December 2024 and February 2025, suggesting ongoing maintenance challenges.