1881 Putnam Avenue, Queens, NY 11385
The 6-unit, 3-story building at 1881 Putnam Avenue in Ridgewood, built in 1911, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over the past few years, with the most significant concerns relating to heat and hot water systems. From late 2021 through 2023, there were multiple complaints about inadequate heat or hot water, particularly affecting apartment 3R, where specific violations were documented in February 2023 regarding excessively hot water (over 130 degrees F) and a water leak affecting the ceiling and west wall. Recent inspection records show one open violation from 2023-2024 for failing to file the annual bedbug report and a 2023 C violation concerning a door-related issue.
The building has faced water supply and plumbing issues, with the most recent complaint in 2025 remaining unresolved due to an inspection access issue. The property has undergone several rodent inspections in recent years, showing a pattern of rat activity between 2023-2024, though the most recent inspection in September 2024 passed. There were also multiple reports of unsanitary conditions, including problems with garbage/recycling storage in 2022, though these complaints typically resulted in no violations being issued upon inspection.
The building's history includes some electrical wiring concerns in 2023, which were referred to the Department of Transportation. Despite these issues, recent bedbug reports from 2023 and 2024 indicate no confirmed infestations during the respective reporting periods. While many complaints have been closed with no violations found, the recurring nature of heat/hot water issues and rodent inspections suggests ongoing maintenance challenges within the building.
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Building Characteristics
| Total units | 6 | 
|---|---|
| Year built | 1911 | 
| Total area | 5600 sq ft | 
| Floors | 3 | 
| Tax Abatements | None | 
| Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT | 

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