17-17 Linden Street, Queens, NY 11385

The three-story, six-unit residential building at 17-17 Linden Street in Ridgewood, owned by Moshe Mayer, has experienced recurring heating system challenges throughout recent years, with multiple emergency heat/hot water complaints in 2024, including three separate incidents in November alone. The building has shown patterns of maintenance violations, particularly in late 2024, with multiple issues documented in November including problems with self-closing doors, improper door fastenings, and the need for various repairs in the public hall areas. While rodent issues have been documented, with reports dating back to 2021, recent inspections in 2025 have passed compliance tests, although previous checks showed rat activity.

The property's compliance history with external inspections shows a pattern of violations related to low pressure systems, with fines issued in 2023-2024 though these violations were ultimately dismissed. There were multiple complaints regarding unauthorized construction work in 2024-2025, particularly focusing on basement/cellar activities, though these complaints were either resolved or resulted in Oath Violations being served. Encouragingly, the building has maintained a clean record in terms of bedbug infestations over the past several years, with all reporting periods showing zero infested units.

The most recent rodent inspections in 2025 show a mix of passed and activity-confirming results, indicating ongoing monitoring of this issue. In terms of regulatory compliance, several violations related to building entrance requirements, including missing signage and improper locks, were documented in late 2024 and have been certified as resolved. These included violations for not posting the required heating system contact information and for having a lockable push bar at the roof access door. Although the building has faced various maintenance challenges, it has generally shown responsiveness to regulatory inspections, with most violations being addressed and closed through proper certification processes.