Does 61-20 Madison Street, Queens have HPD violations?

Yes, 61-20 Madison Street, Queens currently has 11 open HPD housing violations: 1 Class A (non-hazardous), 9 Class B (hazardous), and 1 Class C (immediately hazardous). Data from NYC HPD via NYC Open Data, last updated July 21, 2026.

How many 311 complaints has 61-20 Madison Street, Queens received?

61-20 Madison Street, Queens has received 43 complaints in the last 12 months and 5 in the last 30 days. The most common complaint type is HEAT/HOT WATER with 19 complaints.

Is 61-20 Madison Street, Queens safe to live in?

Based on NYC Open Data, 61-20 Madison Street, Queens has a CRITICAL RISK safety rating. The building has 1 Class C (immediately hazardous) violation and should be investigated carefully before signing a lease.

What are the most common complaints at 61-20 Madison Street, Queens?

The most common complaints filed at 61-20 Madison Street, Queens in the last 12 months are: 1. HEAT/HOT WATER (19 complaints), 2. UNSANITARY CONDITION (9 complaints), 3. PAINT/PLASTER (5 complaints).

Are there Class C violations at 61-20 Madison Street, Queens?

Yes. 61-20 Madison Street, Queens currently has 1 Class C violation, which are classified as immediately hazardous by NYC HPD. These require urgent landlord certification of correction.

When was the last complaint filed at 61-20 Madison Street, Queens?

The most recent 311 complaint at 61-20 Madison Street, Queens was filed on July 6, 2026. In total, 92 complaints have been filed since January 2024. Data updated daily from NYC Open Data.

How serious are the violations at 61-20 Madison Street, Queens?

61-20 Madison Street, Queens currently has 11 open HPD violations: 1 Class A (non-hazardous), 9 Class B (hazardous), and 1 Class C (immediately hazardous). Class C violations are immediately hazardous and require urgent remediation by the landlord under NYC housing code. Data from NYC HPD via NYC Open Data.

Is 61-20 Madison Street, Queens a good building to rent?

61-20 Madison Street, Queens has 1 Class C (immediately hazardous) violation currently open — the most serious HPD category. Prospective renters should exercise significant caution, request a full HPD inspection history, and consult a tenant rights organization before signing any lease.

Who do I contact about violations at 61-20 Madison Street, Queens?

To report a housing issue or follow up on violations at 61-20 Madison Street, Queens, contact NYC's Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) by calling 311 or visiting hpd.nyc.gov. Tenants can file a new complaint via the 311 mobile app or website. For free legal assistance, contact Housing Court Answers (212-962-4795), MFY Legal Services, or Housing Rights Initiative.

61-20 Madison Street, Queens

📍 Ridgewood, Queens Built 1930 8 units Class C1 Residential

Registered to JASON LAURENCE LLC / Partnership HPD registration · updated monthly

CRITICAL RISK

11 Open Violations

1C 9B 1A

43 Complaints (12 mo) ↑ up vs prior year

5 Last 30 Days

Renting here? This building has 1 unresolved immediately-hazardous violation — ask the landlord what's being done about them before you sign.

311 Complaint Summary

Last 30 Days

Last 90 Days

Last 365 Days

⚠️ Complaints are up 875% compared to the previous 6 months.

🐀 10 pest infestation complaints filed with HPD since 2024

Complaint Types (Last 12 Months)

HEAT/HOT WATER

19(46%)

UNSANITARY CONDITION

9(22%)

PAINT/PLASTER

5(12%)

WATER LEAK

2(5%)

PLUMBING

2(5%)

DOOR/WINDOW

2(5%)

SAFETY

1(2%)

GENERAL

1(2%)

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Source: NYC 311 / HPD · Synced daily · Covers HPD-managed residential buildings · Records from Jan 2024 onward

DOHMH Rat Inspection History

10 Inspections on Record

Bait applied Most Recent Result

2019-07-17 Most Recent Date

2019-07-17 Treatments Bait applied

2019-07-10 Treatments Bait applied

2019-07-04 Treatments Bait applied

2019-04-03 Treatments Bait applied

2019-02-28 Compliance Failed for Other Reason

2018-12-18 Initial Failed for Other Reason

2018-02-23 Initial Passed

2017-12-05 Treatments Bait applied

2017-10-20 Compliance Failed for Other Reason

2017-08-11 Initial Failed for Other Reason

Source: NYC DOHMH Rodent Inspections · Synced daily (30-day lookback) · Inspections may cover the building's block, not the exact address · DOHMH data publishes with ~10-day lag

HPD Housing Violations

1 Class A

9 Class B

1 Class C

Driving this immediately hazardous rating

Class C Active mice infestation 2026-07-06

See all 11 violations ▼

Class C HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2L, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

2026-07-06 ▼

Violation ID: #19054868

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-07-06T00:00:00.000

Description: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2L, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class B § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 2L MID LEVEL, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

2026-03-15 ▼

Violation ID: #18712201

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-03-15T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 2L MID LEVEL, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR EAST WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2L MID LEVEL, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

2026-03-15 ▼

Violation ID: #18712204

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-03-15T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR EAST WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2L MID LEVEL, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

Class B § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK CEILING IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 2L, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

2026-03-15 ▼

Violation ID: #18712202

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-03-15T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK CEILING IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 2L, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE VINYL FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2L MID LEVEL, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

2026-03-15 ▼

Violation ID: #18712203

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-03-15T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE VINYL FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2L MID LEVEL, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

Class B § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS (SHELF, BOOTS, BIKE...) AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORY

2026-03-04 ▼

Violation ID: #18683340

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-03-04T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS (SHELF, BOOTS, BIKE...) AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORY

Class B § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4R, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

2026-03-04 ▼

Violation ID: #18683339

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-03-04T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4R, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class B § 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... LESS THAN 10 SQ FT AT SOUTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3L, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH ORIGINAL VIOLATION 17565254 ISSUED 18-DEC-24 HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO CLASS B PER ADMINISTRATIVE CODE §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

2024-12-18 ▼

Violation ID: #17843674

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-12-18T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... LESS THAN 10 SQ FT AT SOUTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3L, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH ORIGINAL VIOLATION 17565254 ISSUED 18-DEC-24 HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO CLASS B PER ADMINISTRATIVE CODE §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

Class B § 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... LESS THAN 10 SQUARE FEET AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3L, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH ORIGINAL VIOLATION 17418410 ISSUED 14-NOV-24 HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO CLASS B PER ADMINISTRATIVE CODE §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

2024-11-14 ▼

Violation ID: #17768463

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-11-14T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... LESS THAN 10 SQUARE FEET AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3L, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH ORIGINAL VIOLATION 17418410 ISSUED 14-NOV-24 HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO CLASS B PER ADMINISTRATIVE CODE §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

Class B § 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... LESS THAN 10 SQUARE FEET AT CEILING, SOUTH AND EAST WALLS IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3L, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH ORIGINAL VIOLATION 17409248 ISSUED 09-NOV-24 HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO CLASS B PER ADMINISTRATIVE CODE §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

2024-11-09 ▼

Violation ID: #17760306

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-11-09T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... LESS THAN 10 SQUARE FEET AT CEILING, SOUTH AND EAST WALLS IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3L, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH ORIGINAL VIOLATION 17409248 ISSUED 09-NOV-24 HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO CLASS B PER ADMINISTRATIVE CODE §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

Class A § 300 M/D LAW FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION AND LEGALIZE THE FOLLOWING ALTERATION OR RESTORE TO THE LEGAL CONDITION EXISTING PRIOR TO THE MAKING OF SAID ALTERATION SUSPENDED CEILING IN THE 5th ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2L, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

2025-05-02 ▼

Violation ID: #17867733

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-05-02T00:00:00.000

Description: § 300 M/D LAW FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION AND LEGALIZE THE FOLLOWING ALTERATION OR RESTORE TO THE LEGAL CONDITION EXISTING PRIOR TO THE MAKING OF SAID ALTERATION SUSPENDED CEILING IN THE 5th ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2L, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

⚠️ What does Class C mean?

Class C violations are classified as immediately hazardous by the HPD (e.g. lack of heat or hot water, active mold, severe rodent infestations, lead-based paint, or carbon monoxide detector issues). Landlords are legally required to resolve these immediately.

Source: NYC HPD Housing Violations · Synced daily · Open violations only — closed violations excluded · Class I (administrative/registration notices) excluded from counts

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What This Means If You're Considering Renting Here

This building has 1 Class C (immediately hazardous) violation currently open — the most serious HPD category. With 43 complaints filed in the last 12 months, prospective renters should exercise significant caution, request a full HPD inspection history, and consult a tenant rights organization before signing any lease.

Data current as of July 21, 2026. Always verify independently with HPD before signing a lease.

Data last updated: July 21, 2026 · Source: NYC Open Data

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