1634 Madison Street, Queens, NY 11385

1634 Madison Street, a 3-story, 6-unit New Law tenement building constructed in 1931 in Ridgewood, currently managed by Munlai Chang, has experienced a series of concerning maintenance issues in recent months. In May 2024, multiple emergency complaints were filed regarding unsanitary conditions (mold), heat/hot water issues, plumbing problems, and various building maintenance concerns including door/window defects, wall paint/plaster issues, and flooring problems. While some of these complaints received violations after inspections, others resulted in no violations being issued.

In November 2024, several housing maintenance code violations were documented, primarily affecting the 3rd-floor apartment (3R), including issues with floor tiles, wall paint, and plaster surfaces. The building also received violations for safety notifications including gas leak procedures, self-closing door requirements, and carbon monoxide detector requirements. The building's recent history shows some concerning maintenance patterns, particularly in 2024, with multiple documented issues requiring HPD intervention.

However, it is worth noting that the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations from 2019 through 2025, with all inspections showing zero affected units. Additionally, rodent inspections from 2019 through September 2024 generally show compliance, with most inspections resulting in passing grades, though there were some failures noted in 2017 and a rat activity report in 2019. The most recent building violations were certified as corrected by December 2024, but the pattern of multiple simultaneous complaints in 2024 suggests ongoing maintenance challenges that may require continued monitoring.