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59-28 Putnam Avenue

Queens, NY 11385BBL 4-03502-0023Map

Owner of record: Cvek, John William

59-28 Putnam Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1908 in Queens, 11385. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Cvek, John William. HPD has recorded 30 housing violations here, most recently on May 7, 2026. City tax records listed 3 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
30
DOB violations
8
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
11

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation May 7, 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
3
About 50% of the building's 6 apartments
Down from 6 in 2019

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 · 30

  • 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.

    May 7, 2026

    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.

    Dec 2, 2024

    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 27, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Dec 5, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Dec 5, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the north 2, north 4 rooms and private hallway located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Dec 5, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective floor at shower stall in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Dec 5, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Dec 5, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Dec 5, 2019 · Apt 2R

    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 celotex tiles, suspended ceiling in the north 1 room located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Dec 5, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of lockable eye latch on door in the north 1 room located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Dec 5, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective outlet at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Dec 5, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective outlet at west wall in the north 4 room located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Dec 5, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Dec 6, 2017

    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 22, 2016

    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

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

    Jun 14, 2005 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Dec 20, 2004 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of corrosion at bath-tub in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story

    Dec 20, 2004 · Apt 1L

    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 dropping ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story

    Dec 20, 2004 · Apt 1L

    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. in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story

    Dec 20, 2004 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story

    Dec 20, 2004 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal pan ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story

    Dec 20, 2004 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective celo-tex tiles at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1l, 1st story

    Dec 20, 2004 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 20, 2004

    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

    Dec 20, 2004

    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 at mailbox at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 20, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 200 watts required lights not on fixture present

    Mar 20, 2002

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 8

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • 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 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Nov 12, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Nov 12, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 24, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Dec 14, 2004 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Dec 14, 2004 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Dec 14, 2004 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 8, 2004 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Nov 8, 2004 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 8, 2004 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Nov 8, 2004 · Apt 1L

    Close
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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 23, 2003 · Apt 1L

    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
1908
Floors
3
Residential units
6
Building area
5,406 ft²
Lot area
2,642 ft²
Zoning
R5B
Community board
405
Council district
30
Block / lot
3502 / 23
Assessed value
$405,000
Landmark / historic district
Central Ridgewood Historic District

HPD registration #403871, last renewed Nov 19, 2025.

Questions about 59-28 Putnam Avenue

Who owns 59-28 Putnam Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Cvek, John William.

Does 59-28 Putnam Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 30 housing violations at this property.

Is 59-28 Putnam Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 3 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 50% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 59-28 Putnam Avenue built?

City records list 1908 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 59-28 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.