17-19 Linden Street, Queens, NY 11385

This three-story, six-unit building at 17-19 Linden Street in Ridgewood, constructed in 1930, is currently owned by Paik Fan Chang. The property has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, with the most pressing concerns emerging in Spring 2025, including violations for mold, ceiling damage, and bathtub/shower plumbing problems, all of which were documented in May 2025 inspections by the Housing Preservation Department (HPD) and resulted in violations being issued.

Between March and April 2025, there were two separate incidents of heat and hot water problems affecting the entire building, though these were reportedly resolved quickly. The building has a documented history of plumbing and water-related issues, with violations in Apartment 1R identified in late 2024 related to water leaks and plaster damage. Earlier issues include multiple instances of mold and rodent concerns, with a significant focus on Apartment 1R in January 2023 when mold, cockroach, and mice infestations were documented as Class C violations.

The building has maintained a consistent record of Bedbug Reporting compliance from 2021 through 2025, with no reported infestations during these periods. While there have been rat sightings as recent as 2024, historical data shows previous rat activity inspections from 2013-2016 resulted in passing grades. The property has also faced regulatory scrutiny regarding notification requirements, with violations noted in 2023 for failing to post proper notices about carbon monoxide detection and heating system access, though these were later certified as corrected.