1615 Putnam Avenue, Queens, NY 11385

1615 Putnam Avenue is a 5-story, 48-unit New Law tenement building constructed in 1927, currently owned by Aramis Lopez. The property has experienced ongoing maintenance and pest control challenges, most notably with rodent infestations, as evidenced by 2024 inspections showing consistent rat activity and multiple bait applications. The building has a documented history of bedbug infestations between 2019 and 2024, though the most recent report from December 2024 shows no current infestations.

Significant maintenance issues have been recorded, particularly in late 2019 through 2020, including problems with a radiator system, water leaks, electrical lighting, and ceiling plaster. These issues, along with earlier concerns about doors/windows, window frames, and mold in multiple apartments, led to various violations requiring remediation. Most recently, in 2024, there remains an open violation regarding the annual bedbug report filing requirement, though this does not appear to directly impact current resident conditions.

The building underwent multiple rodent inspections and bait applications throughout 2024, with reports indicating persistent rat activity. In terms of building structure and safety, violations were documented in 2018 and 2019 regarding door repairs, window functionality, and bathroom maintenance, particularly affecting apartments 4G and 2H, including issues with mold, carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors, and various bathroom fixtures. An illegal conversion complaint from 2022 was closed in 2023 after inspector access was denied. While the building has experienced ongoing pest and maintenance issues, recent bedbug reports and inspection data suggest some progress in addressing these concerns, though the property is still under active rodent control management as of late 2024.