1652 Putnam Avenue, Queens, NY 11385
The 3-story, 6-unit tenement building at 1652 Putnam Avenue in Ridgewood, owned by Leo Meisels, has several concerning ongoing issues as of mid-2025. Most notably, there are recurring rodent problems, with multiple inspections in 2024 (October and September) showing rat activity, following a pattern of bait application throughout 2023-2024.
The building shows significant regulatory non-compliance, with multiple open violations regarding the failure to file required annual reports - specifically bedbug reports from 2021-2024, and multiple external low-pressure inspection reports from 2018-2023. The property also has an active violation from September 2024 related to low-pressure inspection documentation.
The building's recent history includes a rat sighting complaint in September 2021 that prompted DOHMH involvement, revealing violations that required follow-up inspections. While a subsequent HPD inspection of garbage/recycling storage in October 2021 found no violations, the building's ongoing maintenance issues suggest challenges with basic habitability requirements. The pattern of violations and inspection results indicates ongoing pest control efforts, but also suggests persistent challenges with maintaining compliant documentation and addressing sanitation issues.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 6 |
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Year built | 1931 |
Total area | 5600 sq ft |
Floors | 3 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT |

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