1712 Madison Street, Queens, NY 11385

1712 Madison Street is a 3-story, 6-unit residential tenement building located in Ridgewood, built in 1930 and currently owned by Alberto Juarez. The building has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past few years, with the most substantial problems occurring in 2019. During March 2019, multiple violations were documented, including unsanitary conditions related to pests, flooring issues, and safety concerns regarding smoke detectors, with specific violations issued for pest infestations and flooring problems.

A notable cluster of violations was documented in July 2019 in apartment 1R, including issues with window guards, carbon monoxide detectors, water temperature control, and various maintenance problems. The building has also had multiple heating and hot water complaints, with emergency inspections required in December 2018 and July 2019 revealing various problems, including scalding water temperatures exceeding acceptable limits. The property has undergone several rodent inspections over the years, with mixed results; most recently passing a compliance inspection in November 2024, following a failed initial inspection in September 2024.

The building's maintenance record shows regular bedbug reporting compliance, with no infestations recorded in recent years, and the most recent reports from 2025 show 0 infested units. The building appeared to have recurring issues with various systems and maintenance concerns, with improvements noted in recent years, including updated bedbug reporting compliance and some resolution of safety violations. Separate inspections and reports suggest ongoing attention to pest management, though there have been periods of increased complaints regarding various building systems.