1740 Grove Street, Queens, NY 11385

The three-story, three-unit tenement at 1740 Grove Street in Ridgewood, owned by Luis Vega, has experienced several notable issues in recent years that warrant attention. Most recently, in late 2023, there was an emergency heat and hot water complaint affecting the entire building, though HPD was unable to gain access for inspection.

Previous safety concerns in 2022 involved both smoke and carbon monoxide detector issues, for which access could not be obtained during HPD's inspection attempt. The building has had three consecutive years (2021-2023) with Housing Maintenance Code violations related to the annual bedbug report filing requirement, though recent filings from 2023-2025 indicate no reported infestations or eradications. The property's rodent inspection history shows generally positive results, with the most recent inspection in September 2024 passing, though there was one instance of reported rat activity in July 2019.

A May 2022 complaint regarding unpermitted work in an occupied multiple dwelling was investigated but did not warrant any violations. While the building has experienced periodic issues with building systems and safety equipment, particularly in 2022 and 2023, the absence of recent bedbug or significant rodent issues suggests some improvement in pest management. The documented violations for bedbug reporting requirements, though concerning, appear to have been administrative in nature rather than indicative of an active infestation problem.