1871 Madison Street, Queens, NY 11385

The three-story, six-unit tenement at 1871 Madison Street in Ridgewood, owned by Mohamed Heikal and built in 1913, has experienced recurring pest-related issues in recent years, with particularly notable complaints in 2023-2024. Most recently, in August 2024, multiple service requests regarding unsanitary conditions and window frame issues were submitted to the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), though inspectors were unable to gain access to the premises for inspection.

Throughout 2023, there were several rodent-related complaints, with three different incidents reported between July and October, though inspections by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) generally found no violations, except for one where "signs of rodents" were noted. The building has registered notable housing maintenance code violations, particularly concerning Apartment 3R.

A March 2023 inspection revealed multiple issues, including lead-based paint hazards, window guard deficiencies, and unauthorized security modifications, some of which remain open as of October 2023. On the positive side, the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with no reports of infested units across the past five reporting periods from 2020 to 2025. Regular rodent inspections conducted in 2016, 2017, 2023 (three separate occasions), and as recently as September 2024, have consistently resulted in passing grades, suggesting that while rodent sightings have occurred historically, the building generally meets required health standards upon inspection.