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1855 Putnam Avenue

Queens, NY 11385BBL 4-03471-0062Map

Owner of record: Farella, Michael

1855 Putnam Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1911 in Queens, 11385. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Farella, Michael. HPD has recorded 108 housing violations here, most recently on December 2, 2024. 10 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 5 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
108
DOB violations
11
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
53

What to know

Concern
8 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Dec 2, 2024

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
5
About 83% 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 · 108

  • 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.

    Dec 2, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) south wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 16, 2024 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of ladder at stairs to bulkhead at public hall, 3rd story

    May 16, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak cei''ling at bulkhead at public hall, 3rd story

    May 16, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at bulkhead at public hall, 3rd story

    May 16, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at bulkhead at public hall, 3rd story

    May 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 = 4; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 3; in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 16, 2024 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 16, 2024 · Apt 3L

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at seconday entrance door to public hall in the 1st room from east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 16, 2024 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 16, 2024 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) south wall in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 16, 2024 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 2, 2024 · Apt 3L

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective west 1 window lower sash glass in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 2, 2024 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective leading to public hall stairs at basement

    Jul 13, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots and household items, 2nd and 3rd story balcony, stack at rear of building

    Jul 13, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Jul 13, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color fire retardant ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Jul 13, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall bulkhead at roof

    Jul 13, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door knob at public hall bulkhead at roof

    Jul 13, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at public hall bulkhead at roof

    Jul 13, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective leading to public hall in the 5th room from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 13, 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 29, 2023

    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.

    Mar 4, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... 3 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at north

    Jun 17, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit lower window sash at south 1 window at south wall in the 5th room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at north

    Jun 17, 2021 · Apt 2R

    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 = 5, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at north

    Jun 17, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at north

    Jun 17, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at north

    Jun 17, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at north

    Jun 17, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... 3 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at north original violation 14380015 issued 17-jun-21 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Jun 17, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at south 2 window at south wall in the 5th room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at north

    Jun 17, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of expose elaectial wires at ceiling light fixture in the 4th room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at north

    Jun 17, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of expose electrial wires at ceiling light fixture in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at north

    Jun 17, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at north

    Jun 17, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at north

    Jun 17, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of expose electical wires at ceiling light fixture in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at north

    Jun 17, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at north

    Jun 17, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at north

    Jun 17, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the broken or defective door knob in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at north

    Jun 17, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at east 1 apt door in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at north

    Jun 17, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 24, 2021 · Apt 2L

    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 at public hall, 1st story

    May 24, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 24, 2021 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling , north wall and east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 24, 2021 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.

    May 24, 2021

    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.

    Apr 16, 2021

    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 1, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 1l, 1st story, apartment at south

    Oct 3, 2019 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 3, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl-tiles & wood floor throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, apartment at south

    Oct 3, 2019 · Apt 1L

    Open — Not complied with

DOB building violations · 11

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - active
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 4, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jun 1, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 2, 2019 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Oct 2, 2019 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 2, 2019 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Oct 2, 2019 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 2, 2019 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 2, 2019 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 2, 2019 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 2, 2019 · Apt 1L

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 2, 2019 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 2, 2019 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 2, 2019 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 17, 2019 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Sep 17, 2019 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 17, 2019 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 17, 2019 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 17, 2019 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Sep 17, 2019 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Sep 17, 2019 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 17, 2019 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 17, 2019 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Sep 17, 2019 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 17, 2019 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Sep 17, 2019 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jan 23, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jan 23, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 13, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Nov 13, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Nov 13, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 13, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jun 21, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 21, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jun 21, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 21, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jun 21, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jun 18, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 18, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Jun 18, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 18, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 18, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 19, 2012 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 28, 2011 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Apr 29, 2011 · Apt 3LEFT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Sewer

    Apr 27, 2011 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Apr 14, 2011 · Apt 2LEFT

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Apr 3, 2011 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Apr 3, 2011 · Apt 1LEFT

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 16, 2009 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 16, 2009 · Apt 2R

    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
1911
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
3471 / 62
Assessed value
$499,050
Landmark / historic district
Ridgewood South Historic District

HPD registration #416595, last renewed Sep 24, 2025.

Questions about 1855 Putnam Avenue

Who owns 1855 Putnam Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Farella, Michael.

Does 1855 Putnam Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 108 housing violations at this property.

Is 1855 Putnam Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 5 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 83% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 1855 Putnam Avenue built?

City records list 1911 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1855 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.