18-63 Linden Street, Queens, NY 11385

The two-story, four-unit residential building at 18-63 Linden Street in Ridgewood, owned by Prashanth Rayapudi, has experienced recurring pest and sanitation issues since 2018, with particular challenges regarding rodent sightings and unsanitary conditions. Most recently, in early 2024, there were multiple reports of rat sightings, with inspection results showing rat activity in March and April 2024, though a subsequent inspection in September 2024 passed. The building has also faced recurring problems with garbage/recycling storage and pest infestations, particularly in 2019 when violations were issued for cockroach infestations in apartment 2R and mold conditions in the bathroom.

Multiple inspections between 2018-2024 have documented rat activity, though there have been fewer pest complaints in recent years. A significant safety-related incident occurred in October 2018 regarding smoke detector issues, which was subsequently resolved. The building's maintenance record shows efforts to address various issues, with several inspections resulting in either passed conditions or identification of problems requiring attention.

Between 2019 and 2024, there has been consistent monitoring of rat activity, with multiple inspections showing either rat activity or the application of bait. Despite these challenges, recent bedbug reports from 2022-2024 indicate no infestations during the reporting periods. The building's management has generally responded to violations and complaints, as evidenced by multiple certified dates indicating when specific violations were addressed, such as the removal of an illegal lock cylinder at the building entrance in June 2019 and the abatement of cockroach infestations in May 2019. The most recent inspection results suggest some improvement in rodent control, with the September 2024 inspection passing, though the property has a documented history of recurring pest and sanitation challenges.