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62-15 Catalpa Avenue, Ridgewood, NY 11385

Built 1930 · 3-story walk-up · 6 apartments

1 immediately hazardous violation open. 3 open in all. On the state's rent-stabilization list for 2024.

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Open violations
31 · 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
2022132
202300
202420
202555
2026 so far132

Plus 12 violations from 2016 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 17
  • Walls and ceilings 8
  • Leaks and plumbing 6
Open per apartment
0.5 (3 open across 6 apartments)
Inspector last found a problem
15 Jun 2026 (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

Last winter (2025–26), the city received heat or hot-water complaints about this building on 2 days, and inspectors issued 1 violation.

WinterDaysComplaintsViolations
2025–26231

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 hazardous1 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.

  • Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment, 1st story at east

    Issued 18 Apr 2026Invalid certification 11 May 2026Pests§ 27-2017.4

Hazardous2 open

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

  • 187,231 m/d law & dept rules & reg. provide means of egress from yard to street by fireproof passageway for which application must be filed for approval,or by unlocked door or gate in fence to adjoining premises with consent of adjacent owner.

    Issued 15 Jun 2026Notice sent out 16 Jun 2026Fire and safety equipment§ 53

  • Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story

    Issued 8 Oct 2025Notice certified late 28 Nov 2025Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

51 closed violations, plus 19 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.

  • 187,231 m/d law & dept rules & reg. provide means of egress from yard to street by fireproof passageway for which application must be filed for approval,or by unlocked door or gate in fence to adjoining premises with consent of adjacent owner.

    Issued 18 Apr 2026Violation dismissed 9 Aug 2026Fire and safety equipment§ 53

  • Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections water closet, wash basin and shower stall at illegal duplex apartment created in conjunction with cellar (use for sleeping), 1st story at east

    Issued 18 Apr 2026Violation dismissed 30 Jul 2026Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2081

  • Discontinue the rooming unit created at cellar illegally use in conjunction with apartment, 1st story at east

    Issued 18 Apr 2026Violation dismissed 30 Jul 2026§ 27-2077

  • Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods dropladder in down position, at rear yard, rear at fire escape, 2nd story

    Issued 18 Apr 2026Violation dismissed 30 Jul 2026Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005

  • 2011, 2012 adm code cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the raw sewage and water in the private hallway lower level, 1st story at east

    Issued 13 Apr 2026Violation closed 15 Jun 2026Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2010

  • 2011, 2012 adm code cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the raw sewage and water in the 4th room from north lower level, 1st story at east

    Issued 13 Apr 2026Violation closed 15 Jun 2026Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2010

  • 2011, 2012 adm code cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the raw sewage and water in the bathroom lower level, 1st story at east

    Issued 13 Apr 2026Violation closed 15 Jun 2026Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2010

  • 2011, 2012 adm code cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the raw sewage and water in the 1st room from north lower level, 1st story at east

    Issued 13 Apr 2026Violation closed 15 Jun 2026Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2010

  • Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in floor drain in the 4th room from north lower level, 1st story at east

    Issued 13 Apr 2026Violation closed 15 Jun 2026Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026

  • Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment, 1st story at south

    Issued 6 Mar 2026Violation dismissed 9 Jun 2026Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045 +2

  • Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment, 1st story at south

    Issued 6 Mar 2026Violation dismissed 9 Jun 2026Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045 +3

  • File plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration floor periced with stair erected leading to cellar creating illegal duplex ( with cellar used for sleeping), 1st story at east

    Issued 18 Apr 2026Violation closed 11 May 2026Floors and stairs§ 300

  • Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures. in the entire apartment, 2nd story at west

    Issued 6 Feb 2026Violation closed 14 Mar 2026Heat and hot water§ 27-2024

  • Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceilung at public hall, 3rd story

    Issued 11 Oct 2025Violation dismissed 8 Feb 2026§ 27-2005

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 11 Oct 2025Violation dismissed 8 Feb 2026Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Issued 11 Oct 2025Violation dismissed 8 Feb 2026Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling at lobby, 1st story

    Issued 11 Oct 2025Violation dismissed 8 Feb 2026Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Issued 11 Oct 2025Violation dismissed 8 Feb 2026Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013

  • Adjust door to prevent gaps between the top and side edges of door and door jamb exceeding the maximum allowable clearance of 1/8 of an inch and maximum allowable clearance of 3/4 of an inch between the door bottom and sill at bulkhead door to roof

    Issued 11 Oct 2025Violation dismissed 8 Feb 2026Roof and outside the building§ 25-171

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 3rd room from north, 3rd story at west

    Issued 8 Oct 2025Violation dismissed 8 Feb 2026Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of household items restricting access to fire escape window in the 1st room from north, 3rd story at west

    Issued 8 Oct 2025Violation dismissed 4 Jan 2026Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges, bulkhead door to roof

    Issued 11 Oct 2025Violation closed 12 Nov 2025Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +3

  • Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment, 3rd story at north

    Issued 1 Apr 2022Violation closed 3 Sept 2024Pests§ 27-2017.4

  • Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch assembly on bulkhead door to roof, 3rd story

    Issued 13 Jun 2024Violation closed 8 Aug 2024Roof and outside the building§ 27-2005

  • Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges and latch on bulkhead door to roof, 3rd story

    Issued 13 Jun 2024Violation closed 8 Aug 2024Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +3

  • Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective bulkhead door to roof at public hall, 3rd story

    Issued 17 Dec 2022Violation closed 8 Aug 2024Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +2

  • File plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration suspended acoustical ceiling in the kitchen, 3rd story at north

    Issued 1 Apr 2022Violation closed 8 Aug 2024Walls and ceilings§ 300

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

    Issued 1 Apr 2022Violation closed 8 Aug 2024Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +2

  • Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective secondary entrance door in the 1st room from east, 3rd story at north

    Issued 1 Apr 2022Violation closed 8 Aug 2024Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +2

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall in the 1st room from east, 3rd story at north

    Issued 1 Apr 2022Violation closed 8 Aug 2024Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color west wall in the 2nd room from east, 3rd story at north

    Issued 1 Apr 2022Violation closed 8 Aug 2024Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

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

    Issued 1 Apr 2022Violation closed 8 Aug 2024Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045

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

    Issued 1 Apr 2022Violation closed 8 Aug 2024Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1

  • Properly repair the broken or defective window lock at lower window sash of the fire escape window in the kitchen, 3rd story at north

    Issued 1 Apr 2022Violation closed 8 Aug 2024Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005

  • Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective bulkhead door at public hall stairs

    Issued 1 Apr 2022Violation closed 8 Aug 2024Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +2

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

    Issued 27 Oct 2016Violation closed 8 Aug 2024Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 5th room from north, 2nd story at north

    Issued 27 Oct 2016Violation closed 8 Aug 2024Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from west at north wall, 2nd door frame from west at north wall, 2nd door from west at north wall in the 5th room from north, 2nd story at north

    Issued 27 Oct 2016Violation closed 8 Aug 2024Doors and windows§ 27-2013

  • Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from east at south wall in the 5th room from north, 2nd story at north

    Issued 27 Oct 2016Violation closed 8 Aug 2024Heat and hot water§ 27-2005

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of mice, 2nd story at north

    Issued 27 Oct 2016Violation closed 8 Aug 2024Pests§ 27-2018

  • Properly repair the broken or defective base cabinet in the kitchen, 2nd story at north

    Issued 27 Oct 2016Violation closed 8 Aug 2024Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 4th room from north, the 2nd room from north, the foyer, 2nd story at north

    Issued 27 Oct 2016Violation closed 8 Aug 2024Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013

  • Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from west at north wall in the kitchen, 2nd story at north

    Issued 27 Oct 2016Violation closed 8 Aug 2024Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination wall light at public hall, 2nd story

    Issued 1 Apr 2022Violation closed 13 Jun 2024Electrical§ 27-2039

  • Properly secure the loose balustrade at stairs leading to roof from 3rd stry at public hall stairs

    Issued 1 Apr 2022Violation closed 13 Jun 2024Roof and outside the building§ 27-2005

  • Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at public hall, 3rd story

    Issued 1 Apr 2022Violation closed 13 Jun 2024Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl flooring at public hall, 3rd story

    Issued 1 Apr 2022Violation closed 13 Jun 2024Floors and stairs§ 27-2005

  • Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall, east wall in the 5th room from north, 2nd story at north

    Issued 27 Oct 2016Violation closed 5 Jan 2017Lead paint§ 27-2056.6

  • Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from west at north wall in the kitchen, 2nd story at north

    Issued 27 Oct 2016Violation closed 5 Jan 2017Lead paint§ 27-2056.6

  • Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st radiator from west at north wall in the kitchen, 2nd story at north

    Issued 27 Oct 2016Violation closed 5 Jan 2017Lead paint§ 27-2056.6

  • 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 = 3;, 2nd story at north

    Issued 27 Oct 2016Violation dismissed 21 Dec 2016Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2043.1

73 violations on record in total, 3 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.

36 complaints in three years, 18 of them in the last twelve months.

  • Noise0 / 11
  • Mold and damp5 / 6
  • Construction and illegal work2 / 5
  • Heat and hot water3 / 4
  • Leaks and plumbing2 / 3
  • Garbage and cleanliness2 / 2
  • Pests2 / 2
  • Walls and ceilings0 / 1
  • Fire and safety equipment1 / 1
  • Other1 / 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.

No HPD Housing Court cases on record for this building.

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 permit currently in force. 3 permits filed in the last five years.

Show 3 expired or finished

  • Mechanical Systems

    Mechanical, HVAC cooling and heating plans hereby filed in conjunction with job# Q00982448-I1

    Issued 4 Sept 2025Expired 11 Feb 2026

  • Plumbing

    PLUMBING PLANS HEREBY FILED IN CONJUNCTION WITH JOB# Q00982448-I1

    Issued 18 Mar 2024Expired 5 Sept 2024

  • General Construction

    Proposed interior renovation to an existing 6 family residential + cellar building. no change to use, egress or occupancy under this application.

    Issued 8 Mar 2024Expired 22 Jul 2024

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.

  • 2025No infested units reported (2024 report)
Show 3 earlier reports
  • 2025No infested units reported (2024 report)
  • 2024No infested units reported (2023 report)
  • 2024No infested units reported (2022 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.

  • Registered managing agent

    GREENI MANAGEMENT

    Public records list GREENI MANAGEMENT as the registered managing agent for this address as of 23 Oct 2025. Source: HPD registration.

    Other buildings listed under this agent (6 in the records we hold)

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  • Owner of record

    CATALPA APARTMENTS LLC

    Public records list CATALPA APARTMENTS LLC as the owner of record for this address as of 23 Oct 2025. 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 one open immediately-hazardous violation on this building. Ask which apartment it concerns, whether it has been corrected, and when HPD re-inspects.
  2. There were 3 heat or hot-water complaints here in the last twelve months. Ask who handles heat, how quickly it is usually restored, and whether the boiler has been replaced.
  3. There were 5 mould complaints here in the last twelve months. Ask to look behind furniture and under sinks, and ask what was done the last time; a repaint is not a repair.
  4. There were 2 pest complaints here in the last twelve months. The owner has filed a bedbug report for this building (most recently for the year ending 2025). 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.
  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 4036260002 · Block 3626, Lot 2 · Building class C2