1651 Putnam Avenue, Queens, NY 11385

The 6-unit, 3-story New Law tenement building at 1651 Putnam Avenue in Ridgewood, owned by Ingrid Neugebauer, has experienced several notable issues recently, with the most pressing being a current pest infestation in Apartment 2L as of October 2024, for which violations were issued and are still open. The building has also received multiple violation notices following an October 2024 inspection, including open violations for non-functioning self-closing doors in Apartment 2L (Class C), and multiple safety-related notice requirements that remain unaddressed.

These include the need to post proper notices regarding smoke detector requirements, carbon monoxide detection requirements, and gas leak procedures in common areas, as well as requirements to maintain an up-to-date inspection certificate near mailboxes. There are also open violations concerning missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in Apartment 2L. Looking at the building's history of compliance, there was a previous Department of Buildings violation in 2019 regarding failure to file an annual boiler inspection report, though this was dismissed in 2020.

The building has maintained an excellent record with regards to bedbug management, with consistent reports showing zero infested units from 2020 through 2025. The property has also passed regular rodent inspections, with the most recent three inspections in 2024, 2023, and 2022 all showing compliance. While the building has an overall strong history of maintaining hygiene standards, the current pest issues, unaddressed safety violations, and the most recent open violations related to door functionality and safety notices indicate areas requiring attention.