1924 Grove Street, Queens, NY 11385

The 6-unit, 3-story apartment building at 1924 Grove Street in Ridgewood, owned by Prashanth Rayapudi, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues since 2021, with the most recent concerns centering around window safety and rodent activity. Most notably, in January 2025, a broken window guard was reported as an emergency safety issue, and rodent problems have persisted, with inspections in 2024 (April and June) showing rat activity despite previous compliance passes in 2023 and 2022. The building has a documented history of various maintenance challenges including water leaks (December 2023), unsanitary conditions related to garbage storage (October 2023), and sewage issues (October 2023).

Multiple violations were identified in 2022, including an emergency order to install/repair window guards in Apartment 1R, and a determination regarding improper cellar use as living space that resulted in a $620 penalty. Earlier maintenance issues from 2021 included plumbing concerns and multiple violations regarding flooring, walls, and plaster maintenance, though these were ultimately closed without fines. The building's historical records show some attention to safety requirements, with violations related to smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms in Apartment 3L being addressed in 2022, along with a notification regarding gas leak procedures.

Building systems maintenance records indicate periodic violations for boiler inspection filing failures between 2019 and 2023, though these were dismissed. The property has demonstrated effective bedbug management, with no reported infestations in the last five annual reporting periods from 2020 to 2025. While the building's age (constructed in 1915) suggests ongoing maintenance requirements are to be expected, the frequency of recent safety and maintenance issues, particularly regarding basic safety equipment like window guards and pest control, warrants attention.