1716 Madison Street, Queens, NY 11385

1716 Madison Street is a 6-unit, 3-story New Law Tenement building constructed in 1930, currently owned by Rose Dahl, Executor. The building has experienced several maintenance issues in recent years, with multiple complaints filed in late 2024 including concerns about water leaks, various door and window problems, plumbing issues, electrical systems, and pest-related matters.

Notably, there are eight open Housing Maintenance Code violations from December 2023 inspection of a single unit (3L), highlighting problems with windows, plastered surfaces, water leakage, door mechanisms, and pest control compliance, particularly regarding bedbug reporting requirements. These violations are classified as 'A', 'B', and 'C', indicating varying degrees of severity. The building has failed to provide required inspection documentation for boiler and external low-pressure systems in 2017 and 2018, respectively, though a rat activity report from February 2023 was followed by a successful compliance inspection in March 2024.

While rodent inspections show generally good results over the years with multiple passes, the recent pattern of unresolved complaints and open violations could indicate ongoing maintenance challenges. The building's inspection history also reveals an emergency response to a water leak and door issue in December 2024, though HPD inspectors frequently encountered access issues during their inspection attempts, leading to multiple complaint closures due to lack of verification. The current status of these numerous reported issues remains uncertain, as many complaints were closed without proper inspection and the building's recent history shows recurring maintenance patterns that may affect tenant comfort and safety.