1642 Putnam Avenue
Queens, NY 11385BBL 4-03546-0027Map
Owner of record: J 1642 Putnam LLC
1642 Putnam Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Queens, 11385. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is J 1642 Putnam LLC. HPD has recorded 31 housing violations here, most recently on June 12, 2025. 19 of the 31 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2018.
- HPD violations
- 31
- DOB violations
- 7
- ECB violations
- 6
- HPD complaints
- 45
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
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.
Think your apartment is stabilized? Request its rent history from HCR (free), then check your renewal with the renewal calculator.
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 31
- 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.
Jun 12, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Jun 5, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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. at public hall, 1st story
Jun 5, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the front of the building
Jun 5, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story
Jun 5, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Jun 5, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story
Jun 5, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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.
Jun 5, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Jun 5, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - 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 29, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed
Show 21 more ↓
- 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 - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 7, 2018 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 lobby, 1st story
May 7, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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. at lobby, 1st story
May 7, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 5th room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 7, 2018 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Dec 6, 2017
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 22, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at south
Nov 17, 2016 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at south
Nov 17, 2016 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at south
Nov 17, 2016 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at south
Nov 17, 2016 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electric outlet at north wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story
Nov 17, 2016 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective locking device at all windows in the 5th room from east located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 21, 2015 · Apt 1L
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the walls and ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 21, 2015 · Apt 1L
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 21, 2015 · Apt 1L
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 21, 2015 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective rubber gasket at refrigerator doors in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 21, 2015 · Apt 1L
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at the sink in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 21, 2015 · Apt 1L
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at the ceiling (approximately 4 square feet) in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 21, 2015 · Apt 1L
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 21, 2015 · Apt 1L
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 21, 2015 · Apt 1L
Open — Invalid certification
DOB building violations · 7
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - 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 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 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 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 7, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 6
- Class - 1
Work w/o a permit; noted at rear of premises, garage has been altered by the enlargement of the 2nd level, installation of windows, removal of the original garage door, & the installation of structural steel do
Sep 4, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit, observed installed electrical wring/conduits for lighting, split ac unit on roof, & exhaust., obtain permit
Sep 4, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 2
Failure to post/ properly post active work permit in a conspicuous place to the public for construction work in property. active permit on file with the department but is not posted anywhere on premises. permit
Sep 8, 2025
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to post/ properly post active work permit in a conspicuous place to the public for construction work in property. active permit on file with the department but is not posted anywhere on premises. permit
Sep 8, 2025
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to post/ properly post active work permit in a conspicuous place to the public for construction work in property. active permit on file with the department but is not posted anywhere on premises. permit
Sep 8, 2025
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to post/ properly post active work permit in a conspicuous place to the public for construction work in property. active permit on file with the department but is not posted anywhere on premises. permit
Sep 8, 2025
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Dec 10, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 1, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 29, 2018 · Apt 2R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 29, 2018 · Apt 2R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 29, 2018 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 30, 2016 · Apt 1L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 30, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 16, 2016 · Apt 2R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 16, 2016 · Apt 2R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 16, 2016 · Apt 2R
Close
Show 35 more ↓
- General
Ventilation system
Nov 16, 2016 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 16, 2016 · Apt 2R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 16, 2016 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 16, 2016 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 16, 2016 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 16, 2016 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 16, 2016 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Radiator
Jan 16, 2016 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jan 16, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jan 16, 2016 · Apt 1L
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Jan 16, 2016 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 16, 2016 · Apt 1L
Close - General
Ventilation system
Jan 16, 2016 · Apt 1L
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jan 16, 2016 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 16, 2016 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Jan 16, 2016 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jan 16, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jan 16, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 5, 2015 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 11, 2015 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 27, 2015 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 27, 2015 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 17, 2015 · Apt 1L
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jul 17, 2015 · Apt 1L
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jul 17, 2015 · Apt 1L
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 17, 2015 · Apt 1L
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jul 17, 2015 · Apt 1L
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jul 17, 2015 · Apt 1L
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 17, 2015 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 17, 2015 · Apt 1L
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jul 17, 2015 · Apt 1L
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 17, 2015 · Apt 1L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 3, 2007 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 17, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 23, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 5,600 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,575 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 405
- Council district
- 34
- Block / lot
- 3546 / 27
- Assessed value
- $516,600
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #415418, last renewed Dec 8, 2025.
Questions about 1642 Putnam Avenue
Who owns 1642 Putnam Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is J 1642 Putnam LLC.
Does 1642 Putnam Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 31 housing violations at this property.
Is 1642 Putnam Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2018 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 1642 Putnam Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1642 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.