59-25 Catalpa Avenue, Queens, NY 11385

The three-story, three-unit tenement building at 59-25 Catalpa Avenue in Ridgewood, built in 1911 and currently owned by Ewa Chojnowska, has a documented history of maintenance and safety issues, particularly during 2019 when multiple complaints and violations were recorded. The most significant cluster of problems occurred between July and September 2019, with recurring complaints about unsanitary conditions and pests, multiple door-related issues requiring emergency intervention, and flooring concerns. Several violations were issued during this period, including problems with self-closing doors, security hardware, and safety notice requirements.

The building also faced an environmental control board violation in August 2019 regarding prohibited door hardware at the roof exit, though this was subsequently resolved with a penalty. More recent records show significant improvements in the building's condition. There have been no bedbug infestations reported in the past three years (2021-2023), with the most recent bedbug report in December 2023 showing zero infested or eradicated units.

The building passed an initial rodent inspection in June 2017, and there have been no pest-related complaints reported since 2019. Two bedbug reports filed in 2021 and 2023 confirmed no infestation issues during their respective reporting periods, suggesting improved pest management practices. The building's current maintenance records indicate compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, though it's worth noting that there were two outstanding bedbug report violations in 2021 and 2023, as indicated by the Housing Maintenance Code violations.