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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

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jun 12, 2025

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 2018
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 · 31

  • 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.

    Jun 12, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Jun 5, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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. at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 5, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • A

    § 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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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.

    Jun 5, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 5, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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
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  • 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
  • B

    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
  • 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 lobby, 1st story

    May 7, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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. at lobby, 1st story

    May 7, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • 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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
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  • 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

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

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.