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
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 44
- ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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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- CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination at public hall, 1st story
Dec 27, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - IInformation / order
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 - IInformation / order
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 - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose knob at entrance door to building
Jul 12, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the entrance of building
Jul 12, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mail box receptacle
Jul 12, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement steps/treads entrance to building
Jul 12, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.