1708 Palmetto Street, Queens, NY 11385

The three-story, six-unit tenement at 1708 Palmetto Street in Ridgewood, owned by Ramkeshwa Paltoo, has experienced significant maintenance challenges in recent months. Most notably, there are multiple active violations regarding improper maintenance of records and inspections, with five separate violations issued between 2018-2023 for failure to file External Low Pressure Inspections, and one from 2019 regarding a missed annual boiler inspection.

The building is currently undergoing significant pest control issues, with multiple violations issued in July 2024 for cockroach and mouse infestations specifically in apartment 1L, along with water damage and maintenance issues affecting both kitchen and bathroom areas in that unit. The property has also experienced recurring issues with flooring and stair maintenance, as evidenced by multiple HPD complaints and violations in both June and July 2024, particularly affecting floor surfaces in public areas and apartment units.

The building's maintenance history shows persistent problems with both sanitation and building systems, though recent rodent inspections indicate some progress, with a "Passed" result as of September 2024, following several months of bait application between March and June 2024. While recent 311 service requests regarding plumbing (specific to sinks/basins) in June 2024 resulted in no violations being found, other complaints have consistently resulted in violations being issued. The property has generally maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, showing no reported infestations between November 2023 and October 2024, though this should be viewed in context with the building's ongoing pest management activities.