1704 Palmetto Street, Queens, NY 11385

The 3-story, 6-unit residential building at 1704 Palmetto Street in Ridgewood, owned by Somenauth Mahabir and constructed in 1930, has experienced ongoing pest management challenges over the past several years. Most notably, there have been persistent rodent issues, with the most recent inspection in September 2024 showing a "Passed" status following multiple inspections in 2023 and 2024 that documented rat activity.

The building has undergone regular Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) investigations in response to rodent complaints, including a December 2023 inspection that found violations requiring follow-up inspections. While the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations since 2021, with all six subsequent annual reports showing zero infested units, there was a notable Housing Maintenance Code violation in April 2021 regarding the failure to file an annual bedbug report, though this appears to have been rectified as subsequent reports have been filed consistently.

The property has also faced some regulatory scrutiny regarding possible illegal hotel rooms in 2021, though the inspector was unable to gain access for verification. Despite these challenges, the building has generally passed most health and safety inspections, with particular attention required for ongoing rodent management and compliance with reporting requirements.