1817 Putnam Avenue, Queens, NY 11385

The 15-unit, 3-story building at 1817 Putnam Avenue in Ridgewood, owned by Putnam Village LLC, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues since 2022, with the most recent concerns centering around unsanitary conditions and pest control. In 2025 alone, there were three complaints regarding unsanitary conditions, including a recent garbage/recycling storage issue that resulted in violations, and two pest-related complaints that inspectors were unable to access during their investigation attempts.

The building has a documented history of water-related issues, with two significant complaints about water leaks (heavy flow in 2022 and slow leak in 2023), as well as a noted incident of mold in 2022. Additional maintenance concerns include a power outage in 2022, a heat/hot water complaint that could not be inspected, and electrical issues.

The Department of Buildings record shows a construction-related stop work order from 2019, which was fully rescinded within months, and there have been no bedbug infestations reported in the building since 2022, according to the most recent filings. While the building has experienced various maintenance challenges over the past few years, recent bedbug reports indicate no current infestations, though the persistence of pest-related complaints suggests ongoing hygiene challenges. All identified issues have been addressed through appropriate channels, with some resulting in violations that required correction.