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1720 Putnam Avenue

Queens, NY 11385BBL 4-03461-0015Map

Owner of record: 17-20 Putnam Avenue LLC

1720 Putnam Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Queens, 11385. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 17-20 Putnam Avenue LLC. HPD has recorded 44 housing violations here, most recently on January 16, 2026. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
44
DOB violations
4
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
18

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Jan 16, 2026

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
6
About 100% of the building's 6 apartments

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 44

  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the foyer , the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 16, 2026 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from south at west wall, west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 16, 2026 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by performing activities necessary to abate tested lead-based paint from required window and/or door friction surfaces for apartment and make floors smooth and cleanable, positive lead-based paint in an apartment with a child under six located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 16, 2026 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective broken window glass at lowr widow sash at 2nd window at west wall in the 5th room from east located at apt 2l, 2nd story

    Jan 11, 2026 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 21, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 16, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 2; in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story

    Apr 4, 2024 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 3; in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 16, 2024 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at lower northeast wall in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 27, 2023 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at lower northeast wall approx 1 sq ft in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 27, 2023 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of window guard at fire escape window at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 27, 2023 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 27, 2023 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 27, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building., 1st story

    Dec 27, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system . sign missing on wall at vestibule , 1st story

    Dec 27, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 3rd room from north, the 4th room from north, the 1st room from north, the private hallway located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 14, 2023 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st window frame from east at south wall, 1st door frame from east at south wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 14, 2023 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 2nd window frame from east at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 14, 2023 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is xrf tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 and is presumed lead paint as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface-using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from south at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 14, 2023 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall, east wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 14, 2023 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration suspended tile ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 9, 2023 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at south wall, ceiling and window frame (approx 10 square feet) in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 16252578 issued 26-sep-23 has been upgraded to class c per administrative code §27-2017.3a(5)(a) or (b).

    Sep 26, 2023 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye installed at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 26, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 26, 2023 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 26, 2023 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal double cylinder key operated locking device at door . in the entrance located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 26, 2023 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective . in the entrance located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 26, 2023 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 26, 2023 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at south wall, ceiling and window frame (approx 10 square feet) in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 26, 2023 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Mar 4, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Oct 24, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Oct 16, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Mar 2, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose knob at entrance door to building

    Jul 12, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box ...

    Jul 12, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system ...

    Jul 12, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the entrance of building

    Jul 12, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective mail box receptacle

    Jul 12, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement steps/treads entrance to building

    Jul 12, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective cabinet base in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 12, 2012 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 12, 2012 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective door in the entrance located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 12, 2012 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening key operated double cylinder locking mechanism in the entrance located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 12, 2012 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling in the 6th room from north located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 12, 2012 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 4

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 25, 2023 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Sep 25, 2023 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 25, 2023 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 18, 2023 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 18, 2023 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 22, 2021 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • General

    Stairs

    Jul 10, 2012 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Jul 10, 2012 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Jul 10, 2012 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Jul 10, 2012 · Apt 1L

    Close
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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 6, 2009 · Apt 3RT

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat-plant

    Feb 6, 2009 · Apt 3RT

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 16, 2009 · Apt 3RT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jun 21, 2006 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 19, 2005 · Apt 3RT

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jan 19, 2005 · Apt 3RT

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jan 19, 2005 · Apt 3RT

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Illegal

    Aug 9, 2004 · Apt BLDG

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C2)
Year built
1930
Floors
3
Residential units
6
Building area
5,600 ft²
Lot area
2,742 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
405
Council district
34
Block / lot
3461 / 15
Assessed value
$550,350
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #403788, last renewed Nov 24, 2025.

Questions about 1720 Putnam Avenue

Who owns 1720 Putnam Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 17-20 Putnam Avenue LLC.

Does 1720 Putnam Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 44 housing violations at this property.

Is 1720 Putnam Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 1720 Putnam Avenue built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1720 Putnam Avenue?

It has 6 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.