1814 Palmetto Street, Queens, NY 11385

The 2-family house at 1814 Palmetto Street in Ridgewood, owned by Giuseppe Genna, has experienced several notable maintenance issues over the past years. Most significantly, there was a recurring rodent problem between 2018 and 2019, with multiple inspections revealing rat activity and prompting the application of bait on several occasions from October to November 2019.

The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene conducted inspections in response to rodent complaints in June and December 2019, though they encountered access issues during one of their attempts. The building has shown improved rodent control in recent years, with passed inspections in April and September 2024, suggesting successful remediation of the earlier infestations. Additional concerns included a heating system issue reported in December 2018, when both the Department of Housing Preservation and Development and the Housing Maintenance Code were unable to gain access to verify the lack of heat or hot water conditions.

This complaint was categorized as an emergency but was ultimately closed due to access issues. On a more positive note, the building has maintained valid permits, including an issued permit in October 2021 under job number 440690922 for electrical work. The most recent inspections indicate a significant reduction in health and maintenance issues, with no recent complaints or violations on record since the successful resolution of the rodent problems.