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1044 Cypress Avenue, Ridgewood, NY 11385

Built 1931 · 3-story walk-up with stores · 7 apartments

5 immediately hazardous violations open. 7 open in all. On the state's rent-stabilization list for 2024.

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Open violations
75 · 2
Public record
Updated todayFrom the city’s own data (, 311, the courts), refreshed nightly.

Violations issued each year

Violations issued each year
YearHazardousNon-hazardous
202200
202300
2024152
202540
2026 so far00

Plus 36 violations from 2013 to 2021. Counted when issued, whether open or fixed since. Paperwork left out.

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Found most often since 2022
  • Fire and safety equipment 7
  • Lead paint 4
  • Electrical 2
Open per apartment
1 (7 open across 7 apartments)
Inspector last found a problem
16 Jul 2025 (visits that find nothing are not published)
What do these labels mean?
Tenant-reported
A resident's firsthand account of living here, moderated before it publishes, and labelled with whether we verified they lived there.
Official violation
A city inspector visited and recorded a code violation. HPD's own words, and its own hazard class.
Public complaint
A complaint somebody made to a city system, through HPD or 311. A report, not a finding: nobody has necessarily inspected it.
Public filing
A permit, a registration, a bedbug report: a document the owner filed with the city because the law requires it.
Court record
A Housing Court case HPD brought against the owner, or an eviction a city marshal carried out. A court's record: a case is an allegation until it ends in a finding.
Insufficient data
Not enough current information here to infer a pattern either way.

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Heat season

No heat or hot-water complaints or violations were recorded here last winter (2025–26). That is the city's record: it only holds what somebody reported.

WinterDaysComplaintsViolations
2025–26000

The rules, 1 October to 31 May: from 6am to 10pm, when it is below 55°F outside, the apartment must be at least 68°F; overnight it must be at least 62°F whatever the weather. Hot water must be at least 120°F all year. A tenant without heat can report it to 311.

Rent stabilization

Public filing

The owner registered at least one rent-stabilized apartment here with the state for 2024. The list does not say which apartments, or how many.

Source: Rent Guidelines Board building list, from the state's 2024 registrations. To know about one apartment, a tenant can ask the state for its rent history through Ask HCR.

City violations

Official violation

Immediately hazardous5 open

Class C. HPD considers the condition an immediate danger: no heat in winter, no hot water, lead paint where a child lives, a broken lock on the front door. The owner has 24 hours to correct it.

  • Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner pursuant to local law 1 of 2004 related to lead-based paint notices, inspections and remediation/abatement activities.

    Issued 14 Apr 2025Notice sent out 26 Jun 2025Lead paint§ 27-2056.7

  • Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.

    Issued 14 Apr 2025Notice sent out 26 Jun 2025Lead paint§ 27-2056.4

  • Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective defective hinges in the entrance, 3rd story at south

    Issued 18 Jan 2024Not complied with 14 Feb 2024Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +3

  • Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 5; in the entire apartment, 2nd story at east

    Issued 5 Apr 2013First no access to re- inspect violation 16 May 2013Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2043.1

  • Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated door lock in the entrance, 2nd story at east

    Issued 20 Feb 2013Notice certified late 12 Mar 2013Doors and windows§ 27-2005 +1

Hazardous2 open

Class B. A hazardous condition: a leak, mould, a defective floor. The owner has 30 days to correct it.

  • Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment, 1st story at east

    Issued 16 Jul 2025Notice sent out 20 Jul 2025Lead paint§ 27-2056.7 +2

  • Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door lock in the bathroom, 3rd story at south

    Issued 18 Jan 2024Notice sent out 21 Jan 2024Doors and windows§ 27-2005

50 closed violations, plus 16 closed paperwork filings

Closed means HPD recorded the violation as corrected, or dismissed it. Both appear here, because the difference matters and only HPD’s own status line says which it was.

  • Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment, 1st story at north

    Issued 25 Jun 2025Violation closed 17 Jul 2025Lead paint§ 27-2056.7 +2

  • And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint at all parts, at all stories balcony at building front at fire escape

    Issued 13 Mar 2024Violation dismissed 2 Sept 2024Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2014

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment, 3rd story at south

    Issued 18 Jan 2024Violation dismissed 4 Jun 2024Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 5th room from north at west, 3rd story at south

    Issued 18 Jan 2024Violation dismissed 20 May 2024Floors and stairs§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen, 3rd story at south

    Issued 18 Jan 2024Violation dismissed 20 May 2024Floors and stairs§ 27-2005

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the west wall in the bathroom, 3rd story at south

    Issued 18 Jan 2024Violation dismissed 20 May 2024Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures outlet at the south wall in the 5th room from north at west, 3rd story at south

    Issued 18 Jan 2024Violation dismissed 20 May 2024Electrical§ 27-2037

  • Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the 5th room from north at west, 3rd story at south

    Issued 18 Jan 2024Violation dismissed 20 May 2024Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026

  • Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures outlet at the west wall in the private hallway, 3rd story at south

    Issued 18 Jan 2024Violation dismissed 20 May 2024Electrical§ 27-2037

  • Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the 1st room from north, 3rd story at south

    Issued 18 Jan 2024Violation dismissed 20 May 2024Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026

  • Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment, 3rd story at south

    Issued 14 Feb 2024Violation dismissed 16 May 2024Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045

  • Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment, 3rd story at south

    Issued 14 Feb 2024Violation dismissed 16 May 2024Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1

  • Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment, 3rd story at south

    Issued 18 Jan 2024Violation dismissed 18 Apr 2024Pests§ 27-2017.4

  • Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 4; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; 3 window stops install on 3 windows in the entire apartment, 3rd story at south

    Issued 14 Feb 2024Violation closed 24 Mar 2024Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2043.1

  • Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 14 Feb 2024Violation closed 11 Mar 2024Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +3

  • Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 14 Feb 2024Violation closed 11 Mar 2024Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +3

  • Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at entrance, 2nd story

    Issued 24 Feb 2020Violation dismissed 17 May 2020Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +2

  • Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective...fire door, 1st story public hall leading to cellar

    Issued 24 Feb 2020Violation dismissed 17 May 2020Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +2

  • Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment, 2nd story

    Issued 24 Feb 2020Violation dismissed 14 May 2020Heat and hot water§ 27-2031

  • Repair or replace the smoke detector missing, 2nd story

    Issued 24 Feb 2020Violation dismissed 14 May 2020Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045

  • Provide ready access to buildings heating system cellar door locked at south

    Issued 24 Feb 2020Violation closed 9 Apr 2020Heat and hot water§ 27-2033

  • Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system phone #

    Issued 24 Feb 2020Violation closed 9 Apr 2020Heat and hot water§ 27-2033

  • Replace with new the missing radiator valve handle. in the 5th room from east at south, 2nd story

    Issued 14 Feb 2017Violation dismissed 4 Jul 2017Heat and hot water§ 27-2005

  • Replace with new the broken or defective rubber gasket at refrigerator door's. in the kitchen, 2nd story

    Issued 14 Feb 2017Violation dismissed 4 Jul 2017Appliances§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles. in the kitchen, 2nd story

    Issued 14 Feb 2017Violation dismissed 8 May 2017Floors and stairs§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling. in the bathroom, 2nd story at north

    Issued 14 Feb 2017Violation dismissed 8 May 2017Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026

  • Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling. in the 2nd room from north at west, 2nd story

    Issued 14 Feb 2017Violation dismissed 8 May 2017Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom, 2nd story

    Issued 14 Feb 2017Violation dismissed 8 May 2017Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 2nd room from north at west, 2nd story

    Issued 14 Feb 2017Violation dismissed 8 May 2017Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Replace with new the broken or defective celotex ceiling tiles in the 2nd room from north at west, 2nd story

    Issued 13 Nov 2013Violation closed 8 May 2014Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen, 2nd story

    Issued 13 Nov 2013Violation closed 8 May 2014Floors and stairs§ 27-2005

  • Replace with new the broken or defective sink cabinet in the kitchen, 2nd story

    Issued 13 Nov 2013Violation closed 8 May 2014Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2005

  • Replace the broken or defective wash basin in the bathroom, 2nd story

    Issued 13 Nov 2013Violation closed 8 May 2014§ 27-2026

  • Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at lower window sash in the 1st room from east at north, 2nd story

    Issued 13 Nov 2013Violation closed 8 May 2014Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from north at west, 2nd story

    Issued 13 Nov 2013Violation closed 8 May 2014Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026

  • Repair the broken or defective connection sink waste line in the kitchen, 2nd story

    Issued 13 Nov 2013Violation closed 8 May 2014Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom, 2nd story

    Issued 13 Nov 2013Violation closed 8 May 2014Floors and stairs§ 27-2005

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom, 2nd story

    Issued 13 Nov 2013Violation closed 8 May 2014Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold... and mildew at walls in the bathroom, 2nd story

    Issued 13 Nov 2013Violation closed 8 May 2014Mold and damp§ 27-2005

  • Provide switch for ceiling light fixture in the kitchen, 2nd story

    Issued 13 Nov 2013Violation closed 8 May 2014Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment, 2nd story at east

    Issued 20 Feb 2013Violation closed 4 Jun 2013Pests§ 27-2018

  • Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment, 2nd story at east

    Issued 20 Feb 2013Violation closed 4 Jun 2013Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1

  • Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment, 2nd story at east

    Issued 20 Feb 2013Violation closed 4 Jun 2013Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045

  • Properly repair the broken or defective radiator valve in the 1st room from east at south, 2nd story at east

    Issued 20 Feb 2013Violation closed 4 Jun 2013Heat and hot water§ 27-2005

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment, 2nd story at east

    Issued 20 Feb 2013Violation closed 4 Jun 2013Pests§ 27-2018

  • Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing, 2nd story at east

    Issued 22 Feb 2013Violation dismissed 27 May 2013Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1

  • Repair or replace the smoke detector missing, 2nd story at east

    Issued 22 Feb 2013Violation dismissed 27 May 2013Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045

  • Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 3; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 3; in the entire apartment, 2nd story at east

    Issued 20 Feb 2013Violation closed 30 Apr 2013Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2043.1

  • Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold... mildew at all walls. appox.70 sq.ft. in the 1st room from east at north, 2nd story at east

    Issued 20 Feb 2013Violation closed 6 Mar 2013Mold and damp§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom, 2nd story at east

    Issued 20 Feb 2013Violation closed 6 Mar 2013Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026

73 violations on record in total, 7 of them open. The count at the top of this page counts habitability violations only.

Complaints to the city

Public complaint

Complaints are reports made to the city. They are not confirmed findings. They come from HPD and from 311, and the same problem can appear more than once if more than one neighbour called.

5 complaints in three years, 0 of them in the last twelve months.

  • Appliances0 / 1
  • Doors and windows0 / 1
  • Leaks and plumbing0 / 1
  • Pests0 / 1
  • Walls and ceilings0 / 1

Last twelve months / last three years. The solid part of each bar is the last twelve months.

Court records

Court record

Housing Court cases

Cases the city’s housing department (HPD) brought against the owner, usually to force repairs or restore heat. A case is an allegation; where the court recorded an outcome, it is shown.

1 case, all closed.

  • Tenant Action

    Opened 7 Feb 2013

Evictions

Residential evictions carried out by a city marshal since 2017. Most follow a case for unpaid rent, so a count here is not by itself a finding about the building or the landlord. We show how many, never which apartment.

No marshal evictions recorded at this building since 2017.

Filings

Public filing

Building permits

No DOB permits filed for this building in the last five years.

Annual bedbug report

Every multiple dwelling in New York must file this once a year. A report of zero infested units is good news. No report is not: failing to file is itself a violation.

  • 2026No infested units reported (2024 report)
Show 4 earlier reports
  • 2025No infested units reported (2023 report)
  • 2023No infested units reported (2021 report)
  • 2022No infested units reported (2020 report)
  • 2021No infested units reported (2019 report)

Ownership and management

Public filing

Associations come from registration records and may be incomplete. Owners register with HPD once a year, so a change of hands can go unrecorded for a full cycle.

  • Owner of record and managing agent

    168 GOLDEN LUCKY STAR LLC

    Public records list 168 GOLDEN LUCKY STAR LLC as the owner of record and the registered managing agent for this address as of 6 Jan 2026. Source: HPD registration.

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What to ask at the viewing

Drawn from this building’s record above. They are questions, not conclusions: the point is to find out, in the twenty minutes you get inside, what the public record cannot tell you.

  1. The city currently has 5 open immediately-hazardous violations on this building. Ask which apartments they concern, how many are in the one you would be renting, and when HPD re-inspects.
  2. The city recorded 2 mould violations here, most recently in 2013, all since closed. Closed means the city stopped checking, not that the damp is gone. Ask to look behind furniture and under sinks, and ask what was done the last time; a repaint is not a repair.
  3. The owner has filed a bedbug report for this building (most recently for the year ending 2026). Ask when the building was last treated, how often an exterminator comes, and whether treatment covers the whole line of apartments or only the one that complained.
  4. This building dates from 1931 and has 3 open lead-paint violations on record. If a child under six will live here, ask what testing and remediation has been done and ask for it in writing.
  5. Ask what the deposit is, exactly what can be deducted from it, and how and when it comes back.
  6. Ask who to call when something breaks, what happens after hours and at weekends, and how long a repair normally takes.

Ask for anything that matters in writing; an email after the viewing is enough. We are not your lawyer and this is not legal advice.

Questions about this building

BBL 4035530064 · Block 3553, Lot 64 · Building class C7