1670 Putnam Avenue, Queens, NY 11385

1670 Putnam Avenue is a 3-story, 6-unit residential building built in 1931 in Ridgewood, currently owned by Rajinder Uppal. The property has experienced significant ongoing maintenance issues, particularly during late 2024 and early 2025, with multiple emergency complaints regarding heat and hot water systems, pest infestations, and a problematic fire escape. Recent violations from December 2024 inspections include safety concerns such as obstructed fire escapes, defective self-closing doors, and issues with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

Apartment 3R has documented problems including excessive hot water temperatures and a rodent infestation, though a bedbug inspection from 2024 reported no such issues. The building has a history of heating system problems, with multiple heat/hot water complaints recorded in early 2023 and late 2024. Water-related issues are also notable, with complaints about leaks and flooding.

The property has faced rodent challenges, with consistent reports of rodent activity between 2023 and 2024, despite some pass inspections. While some violations have been addressed and closed, several remain open as of January 2025, particularly regarding building security (self-closing doors) and water temperature issues. The building's maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with basic building systems and resident safety, with recent inspections resulting in multiple violations and emergency complaints that require attention.