1880 Putnam Avenue, Queens, NY 11385

The 6-unit, 3-story New Law Tenement building at 1880 Putnam Avenue in Ridgewood, owned by Fred Rigos and constructed in 1911, has experienced several concerning maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, in September 2024, there were two related incidents involving sewage problems: a sewage leak and sewage odors that prompted Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) investigations. While one complaint was closed with an advisory to the property management, the other could not be investigated due to access issues.

The building has also faced challenges with pest management and sanitation, as evidenced by rodent activity detected in inspections conducted in September and November 2024, following an otherwise clean record since 2017. An apartment unit (2R) was cited in 2018 for deficiencies in window guards, representing a Class C violation under the Housing Maintenance Code. The property has maintained an excellent record regarding bedbug infestations, with no reported cases over the past six years (2019-2024), and has consistently registered zero infested, eradicated, or re-infested units in its annual filings.

The building's rodent activity in 2024 is noteworthy given its previous clean record, with the last documented such issue dating back to 2017. While the recent sewage-related complaints indicate potential ongoing maintenance challenges, the lack of recurring bedbug issues is a positive aspect of the building's history. The most recent reported violation - the 2018 window guard issue - was classified as a "C" violation, indicating that it posed a potential hazard to residents.