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1707 Putnam Avenue, Ridgewood, NY 11385

Built 1930 · 3-story walk-up · 7 apartments

10 immediately hazardous violations open. 13 open in all. On the state's rent-stabilization list for 2024.

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Open violations
1310 · 3
Public record
Updated todayFrom the city’s own data (, 311, the courts), refreshed nightly.

Violations issued each year

Violations issued each year
YearHazardousNon-hazardous
202221
202300
202400
202550
2026 so far00

Plus 36 violations from 1986 to 2021. Counted when issued, whether open or fixed since. Paperwork left out.

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Found most often since 2022
  • Fire and safety equipment 4
  • Roof and outside the building 2
  • Heat and hot water 2
Open per apartment
1.9 (13 open across 7 apartments)
Inspector last found a problem
17 Apr 2025 (visits that find nothing are not published)
What do these labels mean?
Tenant-reported
A resident's firsthand account of living here, moderated before it publishes, and labelled with whether we verified they lived there.
Official violation
A city inspector visited and recorded a code violation. HPD's own words, and its own hazard class.
Public complaint
A complaint somebody made to a city system, through HPD or 311. A report, not a finding: nobody has necessarily inspected it.
Public filing
A permit, a registration, a bedbug report: a document the owner filed with the city because the law requires it.
Court record
A Housing Court case HPD brought against the owner, or an eviction a city marshal carried out. A court's record: a case is an allegation until it ends in a finding.
Insufficient data
Not enough current information here to infer a pattern either way.

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Heat season

No heat or hot-water complaints or violations were recorded here last winter (2025–26). That is the city's record: it only holds what somebody reported.

WinterDaysComplaintsViolations
2025–26000

The rules, 1 October to 31 May: from 6am to 10pm, when it is below 55°F outside, the apartment must be at least 68°F; overnight it must be at least 62°F whatever the weather. Hot water must be at least 120°F all year. A tenant without heat can report it to 311.

Rent stabilization

Public filing

The owner registered at least one rent-stabilized apartment here with the state for 2024. The list does not say which apartments, or how many.

Source: Rent Guidelines Board building list, from the state's 2024 registrations. To know about one apartment, a tenant can ask the state for its rent history through Ask HCR.

City violations

Official violation

Immediately hazardous10 open

Class C. HPD considers the condition an immediate danger: no heat in winter, no hot water, lead paint where a child lives, a broken lock on the front door. The owner has 24 hours to correct it.

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped steam riser line at floor in the kitchen, 2nd story at west

    Issued 17 Apr 2025Notice sent out 22 Apr 2025Heat and hot water§ 27-2005 +1

  • Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment, 2nd story at east

    Issued 19 Dec 2019Notice sent out 19 Dec 2019Heat and hot water§ 27-2028 +1

  • 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, west wall in the 3rd room from north, 3rd story at east

    Issued 11 Feb 2011First no access to re- inspect violation 6 Feb 2019Lead paint§ 27-2056.6

  • 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) west wall in the kitchen, 3rd story at east

    Issued 11 Feb 2011First no access to re- inspect violation 6 Feb 2019Lead paint§ 27-2056.6

  • 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) south wall in the 2nd room from north, 3rd story at east

    Issued 11 Feb 2011First no access to re- inspect violation 6 Feb 2019Lead paint§ 27-2056.6

  • 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 in the 4th room from north, 3rd story at east

    Issued 11 Feb 2011First no access to re- inspect violation 6 Feb 2019Lead paint§ 27-2056.6

  • 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, south wall, east wall, west wall in the 5th room from north, 3rd story at east

    Issued 11 Feb 2011First no access to re- inspect violation 6 Feb 2019Lead paint§ 27-2056.6

  • 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) ceiling, south wall in the 2nd room from north, 3rd story at east

    Issued 8 Feb 2011First no access to re- inspect violation 6 Feb 2019Lead paint§ 27-2056.6

  • 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) ceiling in the private hallway, 3rd story at east

    Issued 8 Feb 2011First no access to re- inspect violation 6 Feb 2019Lead paint§ 27-2056.6

  • 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) 1st radiator from south at west wall in the kitchen, 3rd story at east

    Issued 8 Feb 2011First no access to re- inspect violation 6 Feb 2019Lead paint§ 27-2056.6

Hazardous3 open

Class B. A hazardous condition: a leak, mould, a defective floor. The owner has 30 days to correct it.

  • Dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots on 2nd story balcony, building front at fire escape

    Issued 17 Apr 2025Notice sent out 22 Apr 2025Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at sink in the kitchen, 3rd story at south

    Issued 30 Mar 2022First no access to re- inspect violation 24 Apr 2025Heat and hot water§ 27-2024

  • Replace with new the missing radiator in the kitchen, 2nd story

    Issued 6 Nov 2003Not complied with 21 Apr 2025Heat and hot water§ 27-2005

31 closed violations, plus 6 closed paperwork filings

Closed means HPD recorded the violation as corrected, or dismissed it. Both appear here, because the difference matters and only HPD’s own status line says which it was.

  • Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods building rear at fire escape

    Issued 17 Apr 2025Violation closed 30 Jul 2025Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005

  • Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing flat bar on guide rods, building rear at fire escape

    Issued 17 Apr 2025Violation closed 30 Jul 2025Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005

  • Remove the illegal fastening self lockable panic bar installed on bulkhead door to roof at public hall, 3rd story

    Issued 17 Apr 2025Violation closed 30 Jul 2025Roof and outside the building§ 27-2005 +1

  • 2011, 2012 adm code cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the garbage and recycling bags blocking fire escape drop ladder at rear yard yard

    Issued 29 Mar 2022Violation closed 21 Apr 2025Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2010

  • Repair the broken or defective gutter leader at building rear

    Issued 29 Mar 2022Violation closed 21 Apr 2025Roof and outside the building§ 27-2027

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st window frame from north at east wall in the 3rd room from north, 3rd story at east

    Issued 11 Feb 2011Violation closed 21 Apr 2025Doors and windows§ 27-2013

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 2nd room from north, 3rd story at east

    Issued 11 Feb 2011Violation closed 21 Apr 2025Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from west at north wall in the 4th room from north, 3rd story at east

    Issued 11 Feb 2011Violation closed 21 Apr 2025Doors and windows§ 27-2013

  • Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from west at north wall in the 4th room from north, 3rd story at east

    Issued 11 Feb 2011Violation dismissed 21 Apr 2025Heat and hot water§ 27-2005

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from west at north wall in the 5th room from north, 3rd story at east

    Issued 11 Feb 2011Violation closed 21 Apr 2025Doors and windows§ 27-2013

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of mice, 3rd story at east

    Issued 11 Feb 2011Violation closed 21 Apr 2025Pests§ 27-2018

  • Replace with new the missing electrical outlet cover in the 5th room from north, 3rd story at east

    Issued 11 Feb 2011Violation closed 21 Apr 2025Electrical§ 27-2005

  • Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate, 3rd story at east

    Issued 11 Feb 2011Violation closed 21 Apr 2025Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Repair or replace the smoke detector missing, 3rd story at east

    Issued 11 Feb 2011Violation closed 21 Apr 2025Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the private hallway, 3rd story at east

    Issued 11 Feb 2011Violation closed 21 Apr 2025Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013

  • Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate... in the kitchen, 3rd story at east

    Issued 8 Feb 2011Violation closed 21 Apr 2025Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment, 3rd story at east

    Issued 8 Feb 2011Violation closed 21 Apr 2025Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045

  • Repair or replace the smoke detector which is missing in the entire apartment, 2nd story

    Issued 6 Nov 2003Violation closed 21 Apr 2025Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical bx cable wall cabinet in the kitchen, 2nd story

    Issued 31 Oct 2003Violation closed 21 Apr 2025Electrical§ 27-2005 +1

  • Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the foyer, 2nd story

    Issued 31 Oct 2003Violation closed 21 Apr 2025Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045

  • Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective.... in the entrance, 2nd story

    Issued 31 Oct 2003Violation closed 21 Apr 2025Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +2

  • Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to 3 sty west an apartment.

    Issued 3 Sept 1986Violation closed 21 Apr 2025Fire and safety equipment§ D26-10.01 +1

  • Properly repair the broken or defective meeting rail upper sash window 2 room from front 3 sty west an apartment.

    Issued 3 Sept 1986Violation closed 21 Apr 2025Doors and windows§ D26-10.01

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall 2 room from front 3 sty west an apartment.

    Issued 3 Sept 1986Violation closed 21 Apr 2025Walls and ceilings§ D26-10.01

  • Replace with new the broken or defective glass window between 2 & 3 rooms from rear 3 sty west an apartment.

    Issued 3 Sept 1986Violation closed 21 Apr 2025Doors and windows§ D26-10.01

  • Properly repair the broken or defective clg light fixture 2 room from front & private hall at center 3 sty west an apartment.

    Issued 3 Sept 1986Violation closed 21 Apr 2025§ D26-10.01

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department clgs 2 room from rear & 2 room from front 3 sty west an apartment.

    Issued 3 Sept 1986Violation closed 21 Apr 2025Walls and ceilings§ D26-12.01

  • Replace with new the broken or defective glass storm window front room east window 3 sty west an apartment.

    Issued 3 Sept 1986Violation closed 21 Apr 2025Doors and windows§ D26-10.01

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water temp. exceeding 130 f at all hot water fixtures throughout in the entire apartment, 2nd story at east

    Issued 19 Dec 2019Violation dismissed 10 Mar 2020Heat and hot water§ 27-2005 +1

  • Arrange and make self-closing the doors.. in the entrance, 2nd story at east

    Issued 19 Dec 2019Violation closed 11 Feb 2020Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Replace with new the broken or defective wire glass at front entrance door to building

    Issued 18 May 2010Violation closed 31 Jan 2019Doors and windows§ 27-2005

50 violations on record in total, 13 of them open. The count at the top of this page counts habitability violations only.

Complaints to the city

Public complaint

Complaints are reports made to the city. They are not confirmed findings. They come from HPD and from 311, and the same problem can appear more than once if more than one neighbour called.

13 complaints in three years, 1 of them in the last twelve months.

  • Noise0 / 3
  • Doors and windows0 / 2
  • Electrical1 / 2
  • Leaks and plumbing0 / 2
  • Pests0 / 2
  • Roof and outside the building0 / 1
  • Mold and damp0 / 1

Last twelve months / last three years. The solid part of each bar is the last twelve months.

Court records

Court record

Housing Court cases

Cases the city’s housing department (HPD) brought against the owner, usually to force repairs or restore heat. A case is an allegation; where the court recorded an outcome, it is shown.

1 case, all closed.

  • Tenant Action/Harassment

    Opened 5 Mar 2021

Evictions

Residential evictions carried out by a city marshal since 2017. Most follow a case for unpaid rent, so a count here is not by itself a finding about the building or the landlord. We show how many, never which apartment.

No marshal evictions recorded at this building since 2017.

Filings

Public filing

Building permits

No DOB permits filed for this building in the last five years.

Annual bedbug report

Every multiple dwelling in New York must file this once a year. A report of zero infested units is good news. No report is not: failing to file is itself a violation.

  • 2025No infested units reported (2024 report)
Show 5 earlier reports
  • 2024No infested units reported (2023 report)
  • 2023No infested units reported (2022 report)
  • 2023No infested units reported (2021 report)
  • 2021No infested units reported (2019 report)
  • 2019No infested units reported (2017 report)

Ownership and management

Public filing

Associations come from registration records and may be incomplete. Owners register with HPD once a year, so a change of hands can go unrecorded for a full cycle.

  • Registered managing agent

    AE DUKE MANAGEMENT

    Public records list AE DUKE MANAGEMENT as the registered managing agent for this address as of 2 Aug 2026. Source: HPD registration.

    Other buildings listed under this agent (2 in the records we hold)

    No combined rating for this agent yet. A portfolio rating needs at least 5 verified reviews across 2 or more buildings; currently 0.

  • Owner of record

    PUTNAM AVENUE PORTFOLIO LLC

    Public records list PUTNAM AVENUE PORTFOLIO LLC as the owner of record for this address as of 2 Aug 2026. Source: HPD registration.

    Other buildings listed under this owner (1 in the records we hold)

    No combined rating for this owner yet. A portfolio rating needs at least 5 verified reviews across 2 or more buildings; currently 0.

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What to ask at the viewing

Drawn from this building’s record above. They are questions, not conclusions: the point is to find out, in the twenty minutes you get inside, what the public record cannot tell you.

  1. The city currently has 10 open immediately-hazardous violations on this building. Ask which apartments they concern, how many are in the one you would be renting, and when HPD re-inspects.
  2. The owner has filed a bedbug report for this building (most recently for the year ending 2025). Ask when the building was last treated, how often an exterminator comes, and whether treatment covers the whole line of apartments or only the one that complained.
  3. This building dates from 1930 and has 8 open lead-paint violations on record. If a child under six will live here, ask what testing and remediation has been done and ask for it in writing.
  4. Ask what the deposit is, exactly what can be deducted from it, and how and when it comes back.
  5. Ask who to call when something breaks, what happens after hours and at weekends, and how long a repair normally takes.

Ask for anything that matters in writing; an email after the viewing is enough. We are not your lawyer and this is not legal advice.

Questions about this building

BBL 4034600057 · Block 3460, Lot 57 · Building class C1