1921 Palmetto Street, Queens, NY 11385

The building at 1921 Palmetto Street in Ridgewood is a 2-story, 4-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1930, currently owned by Doreen Raffa. The property has experienced recurring maintenance and pest control challenges, with significant issues documented over the past several years. Most notably, there has been an ongoing rodent problem, with rat activity confirmed in both July and September 2023 inspections, following similar issues in 2021 and earlier years.

The building has also faced multiple violations related to unit 2L, including emergency safety concerns such as a non-functioning doorbell and problems with the secondary egress door, as well as maintenance issues involving floor defects and rodent infestation that remain open as of the latest inspection records. The property has a documented history of unsanitary conditions, including multiple complaints about mold and pest issues in 2021, some of which resulted in violations. Safety concerns were also prominent, with complaints about carbon monoxide detectors and various door/window issues.

While the building has maintained an active bedbug reporting record from 2019 through 2024, showing zero infestations in recent years, the persistence of rodent activity and other maintenance violations suggests ongoing challenges with property upkeep. Recent inspections (2023) have shown compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, and there were no violations issued during HPD's March 2021 inspections, though some comforts like intercom systems, flooring, and doors have been the subject of various complaints and violations. The building's age and history of maintenance issues suggest that while some problems have been addressed, patterns of pest management and periodic maintenance violations indicate ongoing challenges with building upkeep.