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17-21 Menahan Street, Ridgewood, NY 11385

Built 1930 · 3-story walk-up · 6 apartments

3 immediately hazardous violations open. 5 open in all.

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Open violations
53 · 2
Public record
Updated todayFrom the city’s own data (, 311, the courts), refreshed nightly.

Violations issued each year

Violations issued each year
YearHazardousNon-hazardous
202200
202320
202441
202500
2026 so far20

Plus 63 violations from 2018 to 2021. Counted when issued, whether open or fixed since. Paperwork left out.

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Found most often since 2022
  • Leaks and plumbing 2
  • Walls and ceilings 2
  • Appliances 1
Open per apartment
0.8 (5 open across 6 apartments)
Inspector last found a problem
20 Aug 2026 (visits that find nothing are not published)
What do these labels mean?
Tenant-reported
A resident's firsthand account of living here, moderated before it publishes, and labelled with whether we verified they lived there.
Official violation
A city inspector visited and recorded a code violation. HPD's own words, and its own hazard class.
Public complaint
A complaint somebody made to a city system, through HPD or 311. A report, not a finding: nobody has necessarily inspected it.
Public filing
A permit, a registration, a bedbug report: a document the owner filed with the city because the law requires it.
Court record
A Housing Court case HPD brought against the owner, or an eviction a city marshal carried out. A court's record: a case is an allegation until it ends in a finding.
Insufficient data
Not enough current information here to infer a pattern either way.

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Heat season

Last winter (2025–26), the city received heat or hot-water complaints about this building on 1 day.

WinterDaysComplaintsViolations
2025–26110

The rules, 1 October to 31 May: from 6am to 10pm, when it is below 55°F outside, the apartment must be at least 68°F; overnight it must be at least 62°F whatever the weather. Hot water must be at least 120°F all year. A tenant without heat can report it to 311.

Rent stabilization

Public filing

This building is not on the state's list of buildings with rent-stabilized apartments for 2024. That is not proof none are: an owner who did not register is missing from the list too.

Source: Rent Guidelines Board building list, from the state's 2024 registrations. To know about one apartment, a tenant can ask the state for its rent history through Ask HCR.

City violations

Official violation

Immediately hazardous3 open

Class C. HPD considers the condition an immediate danger: no heat in winter, no hot water, lead paint where a child lives, a broken lock on the front door. The owner has 24 hours to correct it.

  • Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment... in the entire apartment, 2nd story at south

    Issued 8 Mar 2020Notice sent out 10 Mar 2020Lead paint§ 27-2056.8

  • Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.

    Issued 24 Feb 2020Notice sent out 27 Feb 2020Lead paint§ 27-2056.4

  • Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner pursuant to local law 1 of 2004 related to lead-based paint notices, inspections and remediation/abatement activities.

    Issued 8 Jan 2020Notice sent out 24 Feb 2020Lead paint§ 27-2056.7

Hazardous2 open

Class B. A hazardous condition: a leak, mould, a defective floor. The owner has 30 days to correct it.

  • Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north, 3rd story at east

    Issued 20 Aug 2026Civ14 mailed 12 Oct 2026Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026

  • Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from north, 3rd story at east

    Issued 20 Aug 2026Civ14 mailed 12 Oct 2026Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026

68 closed violations, plus 25 closed paperwork filings

Closed means HPD recorded the violation as corrected, or dismissed it. Both appear here, because the difference matters and only HPD’s own status line says which it was.

  • The premises has been selected to participate in the alternative enforcement program which may result in building-wide inspections, fees, and extensive repair work to correct violations and underlying conditions. charges for repair work done pursuant to this order, if not paid, will become liens on the property

    Issued 31 Jan 2023Violation dismissed 6 Jul 2026§ 27-2153

  • Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) west wall in the 2nd room from north, 3rd story at south

    Issued 29 Aug 2024Violation closed 4 Jun 2026Lead paint§ 27-2056.6

  • Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door from north at east wall in the foyer, 3rd story at west

    Issued 31 Jan 2020Violation closed 4 Jun 2026Lead paint§ 27-2056.6

  • Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 3rd room from north, 3rd story at west

    Issued 31 Jan 2020Violation closed 4 Jun 2026Lead paint§ 27-2056.6

  • Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from west at north wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall, 2nd window frame from east at south wall in the 4th room from north, 3rd story at west

    Issued 31 Jan 2020Violation closed 4 Jun 2026Lead paint§ 27-2056.6

  • Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from east at south wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 2nd room from north, 3rd story at west

    Issued 31 Jan 2020Violation closed 4 Jun 2026Lead paint§ 27-2056.6

  • Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from west at north wall in the kitchen, 3rd story at west

    Issued 31 Jan 2020Violation closed 4 Jun 2026Lead paint§ 27-2056.6

  • Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall in the 2nd room from east, 1st story at north

    Issued 27 Dec 2019Violation closed 4 Jun 2026Lead paint§ 27-2056.6

  • Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling, south wall in the bathroom, 1st story at north

    Issued 27 Dec 2019Violation closed 4 Jun 2026Lead paint§ 27-2056.6

  • Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall, west wall in the kitchen, 1st story at north

    Issued 27 Dec 2019Violation closed 4 Jun 2026Lead paint§ 27-2056.6

  • Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door from east at south wall in the foyer, 1st story at north

    Issued 27 Dec 2019Violation closed 4 Jun 2026Lead paint§ 27-2056.6

  • Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) south wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall in the kitchen, 2nd story at south

    Issued 8 Mar 2020Violation closed 26 May 2026Lead paint§ 27-2056.6

  • Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall in the 2nd room from east, 2nd story at south

    Issued 8 Mar 2020Violation closed 26 May 2026Lead paint§ 27-2056.6

  • Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment, 3rd story at south

    Issued 29 Aug 2024Violation closed 26 Mar 2026Pests§ 27-2017.4

  • Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment, 2nd story at south

    Issued 8 Mar 2020Violation closed 26 Mar 2026Pests§ 27-2017.4

  • Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment, 3rd story at west

    Issued 31 Jan 2020Violation closed 26 Mar 2026Pests§ 27-2017.4

  • Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment, 3rd story at west

    Issued 31 Jan 2020Violation closed 26 Mar 2026Pests§ 27-2017.4

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective bricks at exterior basement wall at east

    Issued 9 Sept 2019Violation closed 1 Mar 2026Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the 2nd room from north, 3rd story at south

    Issued 29 Aug 2024Violation closed 26 Feb 2026Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of free standing refrigerator with door intact at public hall, 3rd story

    Issued 25 Aug 2024Violation closed 26 Feb 2026Appliances§ 27-2005 +1

  • Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story

    Issued 25 Aug 2024Violation closed 26 Feb 2026Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at all wall at public hall, 2nd story

    Issued 6 Nov 2023Violation closed 26 Feb 2026Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st window frame from east at south wall in the 2nd room from east, 2nd story at south

    Issued 8 Mar 2020Violation closed 26 Feb 2026Doors and windows§ 27-2013

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall in the 2nd room from east, 2nd story at south

    Issued 8 Mar 2020Violation closed 26 Feb 2026Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Replace with new the missing upper escutcheon plate at south steam riser in the 2nd room from east, 2nd story at south

    Issued 8 Mar 2020Violation closed 26 Feb 2026Heat and hot water§ 27-2005

  • Replace with new the missing upper escutcheon plate at north steam riser in the kitchen, 2nd story at south

    Issued 8 Mar 2020Violation closed 26 Feb 2026Heat and hot water§ 27-2005

  • Replace with new the missing ceramic tiles at south wall in the kitchen, 2nd story at south

    Issued 8 Mar 2020Violation closed 26 Feb 2026Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Replace with new the missing upper escutcheon plate at south steam riser in the 3rd room from east, 2nd story at south

    Issued 8 Mar 2020Violation closed 26 Feb 2026Heat and hot water§ 27-2005

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the walls in the entire apartment, 3rd story at west

    Issued 31 Jan 2020Violation closed 26 Feb 2026Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013

  • Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s)., defective in the entire apartment, 3rd story at west

    Issued 31 Jan 2020Violation closed 26 Feb 2026Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1

  • Repair or replace the smoke detector, defective in the entire apartment, 3rd story at west

    Issued 31 Jan 2020Violation closed 26 Feb 2026Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045

  • Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate inoperable security gate at fire escape window, second window from west at north in the kitchen, 3rd story at west

    Issued 31 Jan 2020Violation closed 26 Feb 2026Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 2nd window frame from west at north wall in the kitchen, 3rd story at west

    Issued 31 Jan 2020Violation closed 26 Feb 2026Doors and windows§ 27-2013

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the in the foyer, 3rd story at west

    Issued 31 Jan 2020Violation closed 26 Feb 2026Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the south wall in the 3rd room from north, 3rd story at west

    Issued 31 Jan 2020Violation closed 26 Feb 2026Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east wall in the 4th room from north, 3rd story at west

    Issued 31 Jan 2020Violation closed 26 Feb 2026Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013

  • Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective.. in the entrance, 1st story at north

    Issued 27 Dec 2019Violation closed 26 Feb 2026Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +2

  • Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak west wall west wall in the kitchen, 1st story at north

    Issued 27 Dec 2019Violation closed 26 Feb 2026Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of furniture blocking door leading to room with secondary egress door in the 2nd room from east, 1st story at north

    Issued 27 Dec 2019Violation closed 26 Feb 2026Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • ×2Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story

    2 issued 20 Dec 2018 to 27 Dec 2019Violation closedFire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling ceiling in the bathroom, 1st story at north

    Issued 27 Dec 2019Violation closed 26 Feb 2026Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026

  • Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 2; missing one way screws in the entire apartment, 1st story at north

    Issued 27 Dec 2019Violation dismissed 26 Feb 2026Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2043.1

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at south wall at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 9 Sept 2019Violation closed 26 Feb 2026Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 9 Sept 2019Violation closed 26 Feb 2026Floors and stairs§ 27-2005

  • Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules., 3rd story at north

    Issued 20 Jan 2019Violation closed 26 Feb 2026Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment, 3rd story at north

    Issued 20 Jan 2019Violation closed 26 Feb 2026Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Repair or replace the smoke detector missing, 3rd story at north

    Issued 20 Jan 2019Violation closed 26 Feb 2026Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tile at floor in the kitchen, 3rd story at north

    Issued 20 Jan 2019Violation closed 26 Feb 2026Floors and stairs§ 27-2005

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling & east wall in the 2nd room from east, 2nd story

    Issued 20 Dec 2018Violation closed 26 Feb 2026Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Refit the door in the bathroom, 2nd story

    Issued 20 Dec 2018Violation closed 26 Feb 2026Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Repair the leaky and/or defective water supply pipe at bathtub in the bathroom, 2nd story

    Issued 20 Dec 2018Violation closed 26 Feb 2026Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling & all walls in the bathroom, 2nd story

    Issued 20 Dec 2018Violation closed 26 Feb 2026Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective.. in the entrance, 2nd story

    Issued 20 Dec 2018Violation closed 26 Feb 2026Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +2

  • Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing, 2nd story

    Issued 20 Dec 2018Violation closed 26 Feb 2026Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling & south wall in the kitchen, 2nd story

    Issued 20 Dec 2018Violation closed 26 Feb 2026Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the 3rd room from east, 2nd story

    Issued 20 Dec 2018Violation closed 26 Feb 2026Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from east, 2nd story

    Issued 20 Dec 2018Violation closed 26 Feb 2026Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture in the 2nd room from east, 2nd story

    Issued 20 Dec 2018Violation closed 26 Feb 2026Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at 1st and 2nd story at public hall

    Issued 13 Dec 2018Violation closed 26 Feb 2026Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • 2011, 2012 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the household items at public hall, 3rd story

    Issued 6 Nov 2023Violation closed 16 Sept 2025Garbage and cleanliness§ 27-2010

  • Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts incndescent

    Issued 27 Dec 2019Violation closed 25 Jun 2023Electrical§ 27-2040

  • Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective building entrance door

    Issued 3 Dec 2021Violation closed 13 Apr 2022Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +2

  • Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.

    Issued 8 Mar 2020Violation closed 21 Mar 2021Lead paint§ 27-2056.4

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of free standing radiator at south wall in the public hall located at public parts, 3rd story

    Issued 8 Mar 2020Violation closed 17 Nov 2020Heat and hot water§ 27-2005 +1

  • Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 1; in the entire apartment, 2nd story at south

    Issued 8 Mar 2020Violation closed 17 Sept 2020Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2043.1

  • Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment, 3rd story at west

    Issued 31 Jan 2020Violation closed 2 Sept 2020Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2043.1

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective stucco at 3rd story exterior wall at south

    Issued 9 Sept 2019Violation closed 22 Jan 2020Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

98 violations on record in total, 5 of them open. The count at the top of this page counts habitability violations only.

Complaints to the city

Public complaint

Complaints are reports made to the city. They are not confirmed findings. They come from HPD and from 311, and the same problem can appear more than once if more than one neighbour called.

13 complaints in three years, 7 of them in the last twelve months.

  • Leaks and plumbing4 / 4
  • Noise0 / 2
  • Walls and ceilings0 / 2
  • Garbage and cleanliness1 / 2
  • Mold and damp1 / 1
  • Heat and hot water1 / 1
  • Pests0 / 1

Last twelve months / last three years. The solid part of each bar is the last twelve months.

Court records

Court record

Housing Court cases

Cases the city’s housing department (HPD) brought against the owner, usually to force repairs or restore heat. A case is an allegation; where the court recorded an outcome, it is shown.

2 cases, all closed.

  • Access Warrant - Non-Lead

    Opened 11 Aug 2023

  • Access Warrant - Non-Lead

    Opened 6 Apr 2021

Evictions

Residential evictions carried out by a city marshal since 2017. Most follow a case for unpaid rent, so a count here is not by itself a finding about the building or the landlord. We show how many, never which apartment.

No marshal evictions recorded at this building since 2017.

Filings

Public filing

Building permits

No permit currently in force. 3 permits filed in the last five years.

Show 3 expired or finished

  • Plumbing

    PLUMBING SPECIFICATIONS FILED IN CONJUNCTION WITH GC APPLICATION Q01149784-I1

    Issued 11 Sept 2025Expired 11 Mar 2026

  • Mechanical Systems

    MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS FILED IN CONJUNCTION WITH GC APPLICATION Q01149784-I1

    Issued 20 Aug 2025Expired 30 Dec 2025

  • General Construction

    INTERIOR RENOVATION OF EXISTING 6 UNITS 3 STORY WITH BASEMENT. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS

    Issued 15 Aug 2025Expired 30 Dec 2025

Annual bedbug report

Every multiple dwelling in New York must file this once a year. A report of zero infested units is good news. No report is not: failing to file is itself a violation.

  • 2026No infested units reported (2024 report)

Ownership and management

Public filing

Associations come from registration records and may be incomplete. Owners register with HPD once a year, so a change of hands can go unrecorded for a full cycle.

  • Registered managing agent

    OUTPOST CLUB INC

    Public records list OUTPOST CLUB INC as the registered managing agent for this address as of 22 Jun 2026. Source: HPD registration.

    Other buildings listed under this agent (5 in the records we hold)

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  • Owner of record

    1721 MENAHAN HOLDING LLC

    Public records list 1721 MENAHAN HOLDING LLC as the owner of record for this address as of 22 Jun 2026. Source: HPD registration.

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What to ask at the viewing

Drawn from this building’s record above. They are questions, not conclusions: the point is to find out, in the twenty minutes you get inside, what the public record cannot tell you.

  1. The city currently has 3 open immediately-hazardous violations on this building. Ask which apartments they concern, how many are in the one you would be renting, and when HPD re-inspects.
  2. There was 1 mould complaint here in the last twelve months. Ask to look behind furniture and under sinks, and ask what was done the last time; a repaint is not a repair.
  3. The owner has filed a bedbug report for this building (most recently for the year ending 2026). Ask when the building was last treated, how often an exterminator comes, and whether treatment covers the whole line of apartments or only the one that complained.
  4. This building dates from 1930 and has 3 open lead-paint violations on record. If a child under six will live here, ask what testing and remediation has been done and ask for it in writing.
  5. Ask what the deposit is, exactly what can be deducted from it, and how and when it comes back.
  6. Ask who to call when something breaks, what happens after hours and at weekends, and how long a repair normally takes.

Ask for anything that matters in writing; an email after the viewing is enough. We are not your lawyer and this is not legal advice.

Questions about this building

BBL 4034370053 · Block 3437, Lot 53 · Building class C2