1665 Madison Street, Queens, NY 11385

1665 Madison Street is a 3-story, 6-unit "New Law Tenement" building located in Ridgewood and constructed in 1930, currently owned by Freddy Neto. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues, with documented complaints in 2023, 2021, and 2020, all involving the entire building. While inspections were conducted promptly by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), no violations were typically issued, though tenants reported restoration of services in some cases.

A significant set of violations was recorded in April 2023 in apartment 1R, including defective carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, with an open Class C violation regarding self-closing doors. The building has maintained proper documentation and compliance for smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector requirements as evidenced by multiple "A" violations being certified in May 2023. The property underwent regular bedbug reporting from 2020 through 2024, showing no infestation issues across all reporting periods.

However, there were rodent activity concerns noted in 2024, with inspections in March 2025 resulting in bait application, and previous inspections in 2024 showing rat activity. The building's administrative history includes two investigations in July 2020 regarding potential illegal hotel room use, though no violations were confirmed. The building's recent maintenance history indicates ongoing challenges with heat/hot water systems and rodent control, though the absence of bedbug infestations over multiple reporting periods suggests effective pest management. The property has generally complied with major safety requirements, promptly addressing most violations when notified, and has maintained proper documentation for security systems and emergency equipment.