61-48 Madison Street, Queens, NY 11385

The 16-unit, 4-story New Law tenement building at 61-48 Madison Street in Ridgewood, built in 1930 and currently owned by Sherif Eltahawy, has experienced recurring heating system issues over the past few years. Most recently, in December 2024, there were multiple complaints about building-wide heat and hot water problems, though these complaints were ultimately closed after HPD confirmed the condition was addressed. The building has a persistent pattern of heat and hot water complaints, with similar issues reported in February 2022 and September 2023, indicating an ongoing challenge with the building's heating infrastructure.

Additional concerns have included a power outage in September 2023, rodent-related issues (which received minor violations in July 2023), and water leak problems reported in February 2023. The building's maintenance record shows several violations and required corrections as of December 2024, including issues with self-closing doors, emergency signage, and notification requirements for carbon monoxide and smoke detector systems. An emergency violation from July 2021 related to heating/hot water system insulation was also noted, with a resulting penalty of $3,125.

The property has maintained an active bedbug reporting record from 2019 through 2024, consistently showing zero infested units. While the building has had multiple service requests and inspections, most were resolved without major violations being issued. The Department of Buildings' records show various permits issued between 2018-2021 for plumbing and electrical work, suggesting ongoing maintenance and system updates are being performed.