1874 Madison Street, Queens, NY 11385

1874 Madison Street is a 6-unit, 3-story tenement building located in Ridgewood, built in 1911 and currently owned by Gaetano Ciaravino. The property has experienced several maintenance issues in recent years, most notably in late 2023 when a cluster of complaints were filed on October 31st, including unsanitary conditions related to pests and mold, plumbing issues, and problems with walls and floors.

While some of these complaints resulted in violations, particularly regarding pests and plumbing, the Department of Housing Preservation and Development's inspections also found no violations for other issues such as flooring and window conditions. In early 2024, additional violations were documented for apartment 3L, including problems with plaster surfaces, door hinges, and various floor types, though most of these were subsequently closed. A lead dust complaint from January 2024 remains in progress.

The building's maintenance history shows attention to pest control, as evidenced by consistent rodent inspection passes from 2016 through 2024, and the absence of bedbug reports in recent years (with the most recent reports showing zero infestation). Earlier maintenance concerns included an August 2023 heavy water leak and issues with an electric/gas range, though these were resolved by September 2023. The property has generally maintained compliance with rodent control requirements, passing inspections in 2016, 2017, 2020, and most recently in September 2024.