16-71 Linden Street, Queens, NY 11385

The three-story, three-unit tenement building at 16-71 Linden Street in Ridgewood, owned by Manuel Cardenas and constructed in 1915, has experienced several maintenance issues over the past few years, with the most significant concerns arising in 2020. During that year, there were multiple non-emergency complaints regarding ceiling and radiator plaster/paint issues, as well as more serious concerns involving the roof door/hatch.

Two emergency incidents were reported in June 2019, one involving electrical wiring and another concerning the roof door/hatch. Of particular note, the building has experienced recurring issues related to safety compliance, with multiple violations documented through 2020-2024. These include the need for proper notifications regarding carbon monoxide detector requirements and gas leak procedures, repairs to defective vinyl tile and fire-retardant plaster in common areas, and painting requirements for specific walls.

The building's recent history shows some positive developments, including the submission of bedbug reports from 2021-2024 indicating no infested units during the most recent filing period (2022-2023), and successful rodent inspections from 2018 through 2024, with the most recent results showing "Passed" status. However, there are still several open violations from 2020 that warrant attention, including issues related to door self-closing mechanisms, fire safety infrastructure, and repair requirements in common areas. While the building has maintained compliance with rodent control measures in recent years, the pattern of maintenance issues and open violations suggests ongoing challenges with building upkeep and safety compliance.