1804 Norman Street, Queens, NY 11385

The three-story, six-unit building at 1804 Norman Street in Ridgewood, owned by Daisy Ho and constructed in 1931, has a concerning history of pest control issues, particularly relating to a persistent rodent problem. In 2023 alone, multiple inspections (March to September) showed rat activity or required bait application, with the most recent inspection in September 2023 showing bait applied. The building has also accumulated several open violations requiring attention, including two open violations from 2023 related to failure to file annual bedbug reports, and a 2022 violation concerning lead paint hazard notification and record-keeping requirements in apartment 3L.

The property has a documented history of rodent complaints spanning several years, with complaints in 2022-2023 and multiple similar complaints in 2020, 2021, and 2018 indicating an ongoing pest control challenge. The building's documented history reveals various safety concerns beyond pest issues. In 2022, there was a report of a broken/missing window guard, though no violations were issued following inspection.

Historical data from 2018 shows multiple violations in apartment 3L, including issues with window guards, mold, peeling paint, and smoke detector requirements, all of which were subsequently closed. Most recently, in June 2023, there was an active violation related to failure to file the 2018 external low pressure inspection. While some past violations have been resolved, the building currently faces significant open violations requiring attention, particularly regarding pest control and bedbug reporting requirements. The persistent nature of both rodent and bedbug violations, along with the open lead paint-related violations, suggests ongoing challenges with property maintenance and compliance with housing regulations.