60-82 Catalpa Avenue, Queens, NY 11385

The two-story, three-unit building at 60-82 Catalpa Avenue in Ridgewood, owned by Edwin Montalvo, has a documented history of building system challenges, particularly related to heat and hot water. Most recently, in late 2021, there were two confirmed instances of heat and hot water outages affecting both the entire building and individual apartments, though these issues were reported as resolved upon HPD's follow-up inspections.

Similar heating system problems occurred in 2019, accompanied by other maintenance issues including a water supply complaint and ventilation system concerns, though inspectors were unable to gain access for verification in some cases. More serious violations were recorded in 2018 regarding the first-floor apartment (1FL), including problems with mold, alterations requiring proper permits, and multiple safety device issues involving smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, all of which were subsequently certified as corrected. Recent years have seen ongoing regulatory compliance requirements, with the building receiving bedbug reporting violations in 2021-2023, though the most recent 2024 bedbug report indicated no current infestations.

The property has also faced some access issues for inspectors in 2025, with three complaints about work without permits resulting in "Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt" findings. Additionally, the building was inspected for rodent issues in 2017 and received a passing grade. The building's age (constructed in 1908) and the recurring nature of the heat/hot water complaints suggest ongoing challenges with building systems, though recent bedbug reports indicate successful treatment of those issues when they occurred.