19-16 Stanhope Street, Queens, NY 11385

The two-family house at 19-16 Stanhope Street in Ridgewood, owned by Ben Goldstein and built in 1965, has experienced several significant events affecting resident comfort and safety in recent years. Most concerning is an ongoing rodent problem, with the most recent Department of Health inspection in February 2025 confirming rat sightings and resulting in identified violations requiring follow-up inspections. This rodent issue has persisted despite multiple interventions in 2025, including several bait applications between April and May, and initial inspections showing rat activity in February and March.

The building has a documented history of compliance violations, including a 2008 Housing Maintenance Code violation regarding inadequate hot water supply to all fixtures in the second-floor apartment, though this appears to have been certified as resolved in November 2022. While the property has passed recent rodent compliance inspections, the pattern of bait application and rat activity suggests ongoing challenges with pest management. The building's maintenance history shows regular bedbug reporting from 2021 through 2024, though these reports consistently indicate zero infested or eradicated units, suggesting either effective monitoring or potentially no actual infestations.

A Local Law 188/17 compliance inspection conducted in November 2020 found no violations at the time of inspection. Two alteration permits were issued in 2019 and 2020, though specific details of the work performed under these permits are not provided in the available data. While the building has maintained some level of compliance with various inspections and reporting requirements, the recurring rodent issues and past hot water supply problems indicate potential challenges with consistent maintenance standards.