1921 Putnam Avenue, Queens, NY 11385

The 2-story, 4-unit residential building at 1921 Putnam Avenue in Ridgewood, owned by John Imperatore, has a documented history of pest control challenges and maintenance violations since 2019. Most notably, there has been a recurring pattern of rodent-related issues, with the most recent complaint in January 2024 resulting in a passed inspection with only minor violations.

The building has undergone multiple rodent inspections, with initial inspections in 2019 showing rat activity and subsequent bait applications continuing until December 2019. Between 2021 and 2024, the property maintained bedbug-free status, as evidenced by three consecutive annual reports filed without any infested units. The building's violation history reveals several open violations from a 2019 inspection that require attention, including safety concerns such as improperly fastened doors, accumulation of refuse in the cellar, and missing required safety notifications regarding carbon monoxide detection and gas leak procedures.

These violations, classified as C and B, indicate potential safety hazards that have persisted since 2019. While there have been various 311 complaints regarding door/window issues and unsanitary conditions, most have been resolved without major findings, including a door-related emergency complaint in 2019 that received no violations. The property has generally passed inspections related to Health Department requirements, with the most recent rodent inspection in early 2024 showing improvement in pest control measures.