18-11 Linden Street, Queens, NY 11385

The 6-unit, 3-story apartment building at 18-11 Linden Street in Ridgewood, built in 1930, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues since 2018. Most notably, there are currently three active violations related to failure to file required boiler and pressure inspections from 2017-2019, which could impact resident safety. In 2022, there was a steam pipe/riser plumbing issue that required HPD inspection, though no violations were found.

The building has a recurring history of rodent issues, with rat activity recorded in 2024 and 2021, though recent inspections in November 2024 showed compliance. Multiple complaints related to illegal modifications were filed in 2019, including unauthorized construction work and a potentially unsafe cellar conversion, leading to violations and fines for the previous ownership entity. The property has maintained a clean record for bedbugs over the past seven reporting periods (2019-2025), with no infestations reported in any of the units. The building's compliance history shows both proactive and reactive measures to address various issues, with several baiting operations for rodent control conducted in 2018 and subsequent inspections showing improvement.

The property has undergone two tenant safety inspections in 2021, which found no violations. While there have been multiple violations issued between 2018-2020, including one for improper air conditioning unit placement, most have been resolved. The most recent recorded complaint regarding rodent signs in 2021 resulted in scheduled follow-up inspections, suggesting ongoing monitoring of pest control measures. The current ownership, 1811 Linden LLC, has maintained regular filings for bedbug inspections, showing diligence in this area of building maintenance.