1712 Putnam Avenue, Queens, NY 11385

1712 Putnam Avenue is a 3-story, 6-unit residential building constructed in 1930, currently owned by David Kyan and classified as a "New Law Tenement." The building has experienced several significant issues over the past three years, most notably a persistent and serious heating system problem in late 2022, with multiple emergency complaints filed between October and December 2022 regarding no heat or hot water in the entire building. While these complaints were eventually resolved, indicating restoration of services, the frequency and severity of the complaints during this period is concerning. More recently, there have been issues with pest control, including a rat activity report in September 2024 and multiple bait applications in late 2024.

The building has also faced maintenance challenges, with violations recorded in late 2022 regarding fire safety equipment, lighting, and roof leaks in public areas, though these were certified as corrected by November 2022. A bedbug reporting requirement violation was noted in March 2023, though subsequent reports show no infestation. The most recent building-related incident was a Department of Health inspection in March 2025 regarding unsanitary pigeon conditions, which did not result in any violations. The building has had relatively consistent bedbug monitoring, with all reports from 2019 to 2024 showing zero infested units.

However, there is currently an active Department of Buildings violation issued in June 2023 regarding failure to file a 2018 external low-pressure inspection report. Rodent control efforts have been ongoing, with varying results from inspections between 2019 and 2025, including some periods of rat activity and bait application. Historical complaints from 2019 regarding gas piping and illegal conversion were investigated but did not result in violations being found. In summary, while the building has maintained compliance in some areas, there have been recurring issues with heating, rodent control, and maintenance that significantly impact resident comfort and safety.