18-74 Menahan Street, Queens, NY 11385

This three-story, six-unit residential building at 18-74 Menahan Street in Ridgewood, built in 1930, is currently owned by Naftuli Mossberg and has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, the building is currently facing multiple open violations as of November 2023, primarily affecting apartment 1L, including water leak issues in the kitchen and foyer areas, problems with self-closing doors, and concerns regarding smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

Recent complaints from 2023 indicate recurring issues with water leaks, mold (classified as unsanitary conditions), and flooring problems, with violations previously issued for heavy water flow in July 2023. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of infrastructure challenges, including heating and hot water issues in late 2021, as well as concerns about cooking gas. There have been ongoing pest management challenges, particularly with rodent activity, with inspections from 2024 showing continued rat presence, despite bait application attempts in 2021-2022.

A significant number of violations were addressed in early 2024, including repairs to bathroom features and maintenance of building registration signs. The property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with all annual reports since 2019 showing no affected units. While some violations have been closed, the presence of multiple open violations as of late 2023 suggests persistent maintenance challenges within the building.