16-70 Linden Street, Queens, NY 11385

The 3-unit, 3-story residential building at 16-70 Linden Street in Ridgewood, owned by Hong Mei and constructed in 1915, has experienced recurring pest management challenges over recent years. Most notably, there has been an ongoing issue with rodent activity, with multiple inspections throughout 2023 and into 2024 revealing consistent rat activity, though recent inspections have shown compliance with health regulations.

The building has also faced several pest-related complaints and violations: in 2020, multiple emergency unsanitary condition complaints regarding pests were filed with HPD, and violations for failing to file annual bedbug reports were issued in both 2021 and 2022 (though these violations are now closed). A safety-related violation was recorded in late 2020 regarding an illegally fastened key-operated double cylinder lock on a wrought iron gate. The building's recent pest management activity includes multiple rodent bait applications in mid-2023 and follow-up inspections, indicating ongoing efforts to address the rodent issue.

Notably, there was one recorded instance of bedbug infestation in 2019-2020, but subsequent annual bedbug reports from 2020 through 2024 show zero affected units, suggesting successful eradication of that particular infestation. The most recent rodent inspection in October 2024 resulted in a passed compliance rating, which is promising, though it follows a pattern of rat activity throughout 2023 and mid-2024. The building has maintained a three-unit configuration throughout its history, and while there have been several pest-related incidents, the property has shown efforts to address these issues through inspections and compliance measures.