1640 Madison Street, Queens, NY 11385

The 5-unit, 3-story residential building at 1640 Madison Street in Ridgewood, owned by Franklin Fernandez and constructed in 1931, has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water systems, particularly evident in emergency complaints from December 2021 and February 2023, though both instances reportedly resolved shortly after complaints were filed. The building has demonstrated ongoing maintenance challenges, as shown by multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations, including an active violation as of April 2023 related to the failure to file the 2022 external low pressure inspection, and previous bedbug reporting violations from 2018-2022, which have been resolved according to the most recent filings.

Notably, the building has undergone rodent control measures throughout 2023-2024, with multiple bait applications and documented rat activity in September and October 2024, suggesting pest management has been an ongoing concern. Historical records reveal various safety-related issues, particularly during a 2018 inspection of apartment 2R, where violations were noted regarding fire egress, window guards, carbon monoxide detectors, and the need for proper emergency notices regarding gas leaks and smoke detector requirements, though these violations were subsequently certified as corrected by July 2018.

The building has maintained an active bedbug monitoring program, with the most recent filing in July 2025 showing no infested units for the 2023-2024 reporting period. While the building has experienced multiple maintenance issues over the years, including plumbing problems as recently as February 2023, it's worth noting that many complaints were addressed promptly, often with no violations issued following inspections, indicating some responsiveness to tenant concerns.