1717 Madison Street, Queens, NY 11385

1717 Madison Street is a 3-story, 6-unit residential building located in Ridgewood, dating back to 1930 and currently owned by Ling Liu. The property has experienced several significant maintenance issues over recent years, with particular concern about persistent sanitation problems and safety compliance. Most notably, as of May 2024, open violations related to lead-based paint hazard control requirements have been documented in multiple units (1L, 2R, 3L, 1R), along with outstanding bedbug reporting requirements from March 2023 and 2022.

The building's recent history shows a pattern of emergency service requests, particularly in June 2023, involving unsanitary conditions regarding garbage storage, fire escape safety, and door issues, though inspectors were often unable to gain access for verification. The property has also experienced plumbing and sewage problems in 2021, though some of these complaints were investigated without resulting violations. The building's maintenance history reveals ongoing challenges with pest control and sanitation, including multiple rodent baiting treatments throughout 2024, with documented rat activity recorded in mid-2024.

Historical complaints from 2019-2021 included various issues such as sewage problems, door maintenance needs, and intercom system failures, though many of these complaints were closed with no violations noted. A bedbug report for the period of November 2019 to October 2020 indicated no infestations during that specific period, though this was prior to the most recent open violations regarding bedbug reporting. While the building has undergone some inspections and repairs over the years, the presence of multiple open violations as of 2024, particularly regarding lead paint and bedbug reporting, suggests ongoing compliance challenges in meeting current housing maintenance code requirements.