17-36 Menahan Street, Queens, NY 11385

The three-story, three-unit residential building at 17-36 Menahan Street in Ridgewood, owned by Abraham Gelbstein and constructed in 1920, has experienced several notable maintenance issues in recent months. Between November and December 2024, the building faced multiple housing code complaints, including reports of water leaks (both damp spots and a slow leak), unsanitary conditions related to mold, and ceiling paint/plaster issues.

While one of the water leak complaints was resolved shortly after reporting, the other three complaints remained open when last checked. The building has a history of regular rodent control success, passing five consecutive inspections from 2013 to 2024, and has maintained a clean bedbug record, with no reported infestations in any of the annual bedbug filings between 2020 and 2024.

In terms of compliance history, there was a notable violation in 2021 regarding the failure to file the required annual bedbug report, though this appears to have been rectified as subsequent reports from 2022-2024 show no infestations. The building's recent maintenance issues, particularly the unresolved water and mold complaints, suggest ongoing building system challenges, though it's worth noting that HPD inspections in response to these complaints have been either incomplete or unable to confirm the reported conditions. The property has consistently maintained its bedbug-free status and passed all rodent inspections, indicating effective pest management protocols in place.