1926 Madison Street, Queens, NY 11385

The two-story, four-unit multi-family building at 1926 Madison Street in Ridgewood, owned by Richard Hecker, has experienced several notable incidents regarding building maintenance and tenant comfort over recent years. Most recently, in December 2024, there was an emergency heat and hot water complaint that affected the entire building, though this issue was reportedly resolved within two days of the complaint being filed.

The building has maintained an exemplary record in terms of bedbug management, with all four of the most recent annual bedbug reports (November 2023, August 2024, December 2023, March 2023) showing zero infested units, zero units requiring eradication, and zero re-infestations. The property has a concerning history of rodent activity, particularly evident in a series of inspections in 2016-2017, where multiple bait applications were required and rat activity was confirmed during several inspections.

In terms of recent regulatory compliance, there were two complaints filed in 2023 regarding unauthorized work (illegal after-hours work and work without a permit), though both were investigated and found to have no warranted violations. Notably, the building has been diligent in filing its annual bedbug reports in accordance with HPD requirements, having received violations in 2021 and 2022 for failing to do so, but has since completed all necessary filings. While the most recent heating issue in December 2024 indicates occasional maintenance challenges, the overall pattern of complaints and violations suggests that many issues are promptly addressed when brought to the attention of authorities.