1722 Madison Street, Queens, NY 11385

The 3-story, 6-unit tenement building at 1722 Madison Street in Ridgewood, owned by S Kaufman, has experienced numerous maintenance and health-related issues over the past several years. Most recently, in 2025, there have been complaints about indoor air quality (ventilation) and multiple issues relating to doors/windows, mold, and plumbing emergencies. In late 2024, the building was found to have several violations regarding safety equipment, including defective smoke detectors and carbon monoxide devices in Apartment 2R, as well as issues with the building's street entrance door latch.

Prior to this, the building has had recurring pest problems, with investigations in 2024 and 2022, though rodent inspections in 2024 showed passing results. The building's maintenance history shows periodic issues with basic services, including a 2024 heat/hot water complaint that was determined not to require violations at the time of inspection. The property, constructed in 1930, has undergone various inspections and received several violation notices related to safety requirements, including carbon monoxide detector posting and maintenance.

Interestingly, the building has maintained a consistent record of no bedbug infestations reported in the last six reporting periods from 2019-2024. Historical data shows mixed results in pest control efforts, with rodent activity noted in multiple inspections between 2010 and 2023, though a passed inspection in 2024 suggests recent improvements in this area. The most recent significant building inspection in November 2024 resulted in multiple violations related to safety equipment and building access, though many of these violations have since been certified as corrected. The building's history shows a pattern of emergency and non-emergency complaints being filed and addressed, often requiring multiple inspection attempts to gain access and confirm conditions.