60-40 Madison Street, Queens, NY 11385

60-40 Madison Street is a 64-unit, 5-story New Law Tenement building located in Ridgewood, built in 1930 and currently owned by Julie Dirico. The building has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past several years, with particular concerns about water-related problems and mold. Most recently, in May 2024, there were reports of mold violations, and in July 2023, multiple issues were documented including water leaks (both slow and heavy flow), electrical problems, and mold issues, all of which resulted in violations being issued.

The building has a significant history of heat and hot water issues, with complaints recorded in 2021 and 2022, though some were resolved shortly after reporting. The property has also faced challenges with building systems, as evidenced by multiple Department of Buildings violations related to energy efficiency reporting between 2019-2021, including failures to file benchmarking reports and display energy efficiency scores, though these were mostly dismissed. Recent inspections in 2024 have documented multiple violations requiring attention, including defective doors and safety concerns.

Notably, Apartment C12 (3rd story) has several outstanding violations from 2024 requiring repair of plaster surfaces, painting, electrical outlets, bathroom tiles, and installation of carbon monoxide detectors. There have also been issues with rodent activity, as indicated by 2024 inspections, showing ongoing pest control challenges. The building's bedbug reporting history from 2021 to present shows no recorded infestations, and the property has maintained regular compliance with bedbug reporting requirements. While maintenance issues have been persistent, particularly regarding water damage and ventilation problems, the building does not currently have any recorded bedbug or significant pest infestation issues as of mid-2025.