1663 Madison Street, Queens, NY 11385

The 7-unit, 4-story tenement building at 1663 Madison Street in Ridgewood, owned by Chris Aiello, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent months (2024). The building has faced recurring problems with heat and hot water, particularly in June 2024, when multiple complaints were filed regarding insufficient hot water throughout the entire building and in individual apartments, resulting in several violations. The property also received multiple complaints regarding pests in July 2024, with at least one violation issued for a roach infestation in apartment 1R, though the building-wide pest issues were subsequently addressed.

Additional maintenance concerns emerged during this period, including problems with doors/windows, an electric/gas range, and cooking gas supply. The building's most recent housing maintenance code violations from September 2024 include an "A" violation regarding the improper placement of a certificate of inspection near mailboxes. While the property has passed rodent inspections in recent years, there was one instance of rat activity noted in September 2024.

The building's bedbug history shows limited occurrence, with only one reported case in 2021, and all recent filings (2021-2024) indicate no current infestations. The property has experienced various maintenance issues requiring attention to safety features, including multiple violations in 2024 related to carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors, and gas range supply in apartment 4, though many earlier violations from June 2024 have been resolved. The building's violations history, particularly the recent heat/hot water and pest issues, suggests ongoing challenges with building systems and maintenance, though many complaints have been addressed promptly through HPD inspections and corrections.