491 Grandview Avenue, Queens, NY 11385

491 Grandview Avenue is a 12-unit, 3-story apartment building constructed in 1939 in the Ridgewood neighborhood, currently owned by Logeswaran Vijayaratnam. The building has experienced several maintenance and compliance issues over recent years, with the most pressing concerns including a 2025 rat sighting incident that resulted in health department violations requiring follow-up inspections.

The property has a documented history of problems in apartment 1B (located on the 2nd story), including mold issues (2019), rodent infestation (2019), door-related violations (2019), and safety concerns such as missing carbon monoxide detectors and problems with self-closing doors. Additional violations from 2019 include obstructed fire escape access due to an air conditioning unit, and there was a notable Department of Buildings Environmental Control Board violation for unauthorized construction (cutting out a floor and installing spiral stairs) in apartment 3A at the first floor level. The building has undergone multiple inspections over the years, with the most recent rodent inspections in 2025 showing both rat activity and compliance passing results.

While the property has maintained a zero incidence of bedbug infestations according to reports from 2021 through 2024, the building's maintenance history shows recurring issues with basic safety systems and pest control. Between 2018 and 2019, there were complaints about illegal conversion and zoning non-conformity, though these were ultimately resolved without violations being found during inspections. The persistent nature of the building's maintenance issues, particularly regarding safety systems and pest control, suggests ongoing challenges with property upkeep and resident safety.