428 Menahan Street, Queens, NY 11385

The two-family house at 428 Menahan Street in Ridgewood, owned by Carmelo Dilorenzo, is a 2-story, 2-unit building constructed in 1901. The property has experienced several significant maintenance and compliance issues over the past few years, with the most recent heat and hot water complaint being filed in October 2023, though inspectors were unable to gain access to verify the conditions.

The building faced multiple violations in 2018, including issues related to building maintenance, illegal conversion, and work performed without proper permits, with specific concerns about rotted wooden joists and roof sheathing in the garage area. These violations resulted in multiple environmental control board citations and fines totaling $6,375, though records show they were subsequently resolved. The building's maintenance history shows some concerning patterns, including a lapse in heat and hot water service in 2023 and multiple violations in 2018 requiring follow-up action.

However, more recent inspections have shown some improvement, with no bedbug infestations reported in the past five years (2020-2025) and a successful rodent inspection passing in 2024. The Department of Buildings records show that an emergency permit was issued in March 2019, which may have been related to addressing the earlier violations. While the property has had its share of violations and maintenance issues, the absence of recent infestations and successful recent inspections suggests some stabilization in conditions, though the repeated nature of heating system complaints indicates this area may continue to require attention.