Ridgewood

The most common building violations in Ridgewood are: Heat deficiencies in row houses, Roach activity, Water damage from aging roofs, Plumbing leaks, Illegal conversion complaints. Ridgewood generates moderate HPD complaint volumes, with heat and water-related issues most common in its landmarked row house stock that is increasingly being converted to rentals.

Pest risk in Ridgewood is rated Medium. Pest complaints are present but not dominant. Ridgewood generates moderate HPD complaint volumes, with heat and water-related issues most common in its landmarked row house stock that is increasingly being converted to rentals.

Ridgewood beautiful row houses are attracting new renters but many are being converted from single-family -- verify the Certificate of Occupancy and check for illegal conversion complaints before renting.

Predominantly Romanesque Revival row houses (1890s-1920s), some of Queens most distinctive historic stock. Building age is a key factor in violation risk — older buildings tend to have more heat, plumbing, and structural issues.

Heat complaint levels in Ridgewood are rated Medium. Heat issues occur but are not the dominant complaint type.