58-44 Catalpa Avenue, Queens, NY 11385

58-44 Catalpa Avenue is a 3-story, 2-family house built in 1911 in Ridgewood, currently owned by Justyna Strahl. The building has experienced several maintenance issues in 2024, with particular concerns regarding tenant comfort and building conditions.

Most notably, there was a heat and hot water violation issued in March 2024 for Apartment 3 on the third floor, specifically relating to inadequate hot water at fixtures throughout the unit, though this violation was eventually certified as corrected by March 22, 2024. Other complaints in 2024 included unsanitary conditions related to pest issues (where inspectors were unable to gain access), and problems with garbage/recycling storage.

A concerning indoor air quality complaint regarding chemical vapors, gases, or odors was reported in January 2024, for which the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene issued an advisory to the property management. On a more positive note, the building's rodent inspections, conducted in April 2016, April 2017, and most recently in September 2024, have all resulted in passing grades, indicating consistent compliance with basic pest control requirements over time. While the building's recent history shows some maintenance challenges in 2024, particularly relating to heating and sanitation issues, the property has maintained compliance with rodent control standards through regular inspections.