1720 Putnam Avenue, Ridgewood, NY 11385
Built 1930 · 3-story walk-up · 6 apartments
No open housing violations. On the state's rent-stabilization list for 2024.
- Tenant reviews
- None yetLived here? Reviews open soon.
- Open violations
- None openNo open housing violations on record.
- Public record
- Updated todayFrom the city’s own data (, 311, the courts), refreshed nightly.
Violations issued each year
| Year | Hazardous | Non-hazardous |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 14 | 6 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 so far | 3 | 1 |
Plus 10 violations from 2012 to 2021. Counted when issued, whether open or fixed since. Paperwork left out.
See every violation- Found most often since 2022
- Fire and safety equipment 7
- Doors and windows 4
- Lead paint 4
- Inspector last found a problem
- 16 Jan 2026 (visits that find nothing are not published)
What do these labels mean?Where each of these comes from
- 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.
Tenant reviews
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Nothing above this section came from a tenant. It is all filed by the city, which means it only holds what somebody reported and an inspector wrote down, not what it is actually like to live here.
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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.
| Winter | DaysDays with complaints | Complaints | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025–26 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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 filingThe 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 violationNothing open. 44 violations in the record, all of them closed.
36 closed violations, plus 8 closed paperwork filingsShow fewer
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.
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the foyer, the kitchen, 2nd story at north
Issued 16 Jan 2026Violation dismissed 22 Apr 2026Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective broken window glass at lowr widow sash at 2nd window at west wall in the 5th room from east, 2nd story
Issued 11 Jan 2026Violation dismissed 5 Apr 2026Doors and windows§ 27-2005
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by performing activities necessary to abate tested lead-based paint from required window and/or door friction surfaces for apartment and make floors smooth and cleanable, positive lead-based paint in an apartment with a child under six, 2nd story at north
Issued 16 Jan 2026Violation closed 8 Mar 2026Lead paint§ 27-2056.7 +2
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) 1st door frame from south at west wall, west wall in the bathroom, 2nd story at north
Issued 16 Jan 2026Violation closed 17 Feb 2026Lead paint§ 27-2056.6
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 = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 3; in the entire apartment, 2nd story at north
Issued 16 Mar 2024Violation closed 13 Jan 2026Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2043.1
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 = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 2; in the entire apartment, 2nd story
Issued 4 Apr 2024Violation closed 3 May 2024Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2043.1
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. sign missing on wall at vestibule, 1st story
Issued 27 Dec 2023Violation closed 7 Apr 2024Heat and hot water§ 27-2033
File plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration suspended tile ceiling in the 2nd room from east, 2nd story at north
Issued 9 Nov 2023Violation dismissed 17 Mar 2024Walls and ceilings§ 300
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment, 2nd story at north
Issued 27 Dec 2023Violation closed 16 Mar 2024Pests§ 27-2017.4
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at lower northeast wall approx 1 sq ft in the bathroom, 2nd story at north
Issued 27 Dec 2023Violation closed 16 Mar 2024Mold and damp§ 27-2017.3
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at lower northeast wall in the bathroom, 2nd story at north
Issued 27 Dec 2023Violation closed 16 Mar 2024Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013
Abate the nuisance consisting of window guard at fire escape window at east wall in the kitchen, 2nd story at north
Issued 27 Dec 2023Violation closed 16 Mar 2024Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination at public hall, 1st story
Issued 27 Dec 2023Violation closed 16 Mar 2024Electrical§ 27-2039
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st window frame from east at south wall, 1st door frame from east at south wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall in the 2nd room from north, 2nd story at north
Issued 14 Nov 2023Violation closed 16 Mar 2024Doors and windows§ 27-2013
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 3rd room from north, the 4th room from north, the 1st room from north, the private hallway, 2nd story at north
Issued 14 Nov 2023Violation closed 16 Mar 2024Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 2nd window frame from east at south wall in the kitchen, 2nd story at north
Issued 14 Nov 2023Violation closed 16 Mar 2024Doors and windows§ 27-2013
Remove the illegal double cylinder key operated locking device at door. in the entrance, 2nd story at north
Issued 26 Sept 2023Violation closed 16 Mar 2024Doors and windows§ 27-2005
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment, 2nd story at north
Issued 26 Sept 2023Violation dismissed 14 Jan 2024Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at south wall, ceiling and window frame (approx 10 square feet) in the bathroom, 2nd story at north original violation 16252578 issued 26-sep-23 has been upgraded to class c per administrative code §27-2017.3a(5)(a) or (b).
Issued 26 Sept 2023Violation closed 29 Dec 2023Mold and damp§ 27-2017.3
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment, 2nd story at north
Issued 26 Sept 2023Violation dismissed 25 Dec 2023Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment, 2nd story at north
Issued 26 Sept 2023Violation dismissed 25 Dec 2023Pests§ 27-2017.4
Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is xrf tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 and is presumed lead paint as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface-using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from south at west wall in the kitchen, 2nd story at north
Issued 14 Nov 2023Violation closed 22 Dec 2023Lead 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, east wall in the 2nd room from north, 2nd story at north
Issued 14 Nov 2023Violation closed 22 Dec 2023Lead paint§ 27-2056.6
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at south wall, ceiling and window frame (approx 10 square feet) in the bathroom, 2nd story at north
Issued 26 Sept 2023Violation closed 13 Nov 2023Mold and damp§ 27-2017.3
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective. in the entrance, 2nd story at north
Issued 26 Sept 2023Violation closed 18 Oct 2023Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +3
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye installed at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Issued 26 Sept 2023Violation closed 18 Oct 2023Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1
2011, 2012 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the entrance of building
Issued 12 Jul 2012Violation closed 8 Nov 2012Garbage and cleanliness§ 27-2010
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling in the 6th room from north, 1st story at west
Issued 12 Jul 2012Violation closed 8 Nov 2012Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005
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...
Issued 12 Jul 2012Violation closed 8 Nov 2012Heat and hot water§ 27-2033
Properly repair the broken or defective door in the entrance, 1st story at west
Issued 12 Jul 2012Violation closed 8 Nov 2012Doors and windows§ 27-2005
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment, 1st story at west
Issued 12 Jul 2012Violation closed 8 Nov 2012Pests§ 27-2018
Replace with new the broken or defective cabinet base in the kitchen, 1st story at west
Issued 12 Jul 2012Violation closed 8 Nov 2012Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement steps/treads entrance to building
Issued 12 Jul 2012Violation closed 8 Nov 2012Floors and stairs§ 27-2005
Properly repair the broken or defective mail box receptacle
Issued 12 Jul 2012Violation closed 8 Nov 2012§ 27-2005
Properly secure the loose knob at entrance door to building
Issued 12 Jul 2012Violation closed 8 Nov 2012Doors and windows§ 27-2005
Remove the illegal fastening key operated double cylinder locking mechanism in the entrance, 1st story at west
Issued 12 Jul 2012Violation closed 8 Nov 2012§ 27-2005 +1
44 violations on record in total, 0 of them open. The count at the top of this page counts habitability violations only.
Complaints to the city
Public complaintComplaints 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.
2 complaints in three years, 2 of them in the last twelve months.
- Noise1 / 1
- Pests1 / 1
Last twelve months / last three years. The solid part of each bar is the last twelve months.
Court records
Court recordHousing 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.
No HPD Housing Court cases on record for this building.
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 filingBuilding 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.
- 2026No infested units reported (2024 report)
Show 6 earlier reportsShow fewer
- 2025No infested units reported (2023 report)
- 2024No infested units reported (2022 report)
- 2023No infested units reported (2021 report)
- 2022No infested units reported (2020 report)
- 2021No infested units reported (2019 report)
- 2019No infested units reported (2017 report)
Ownership and management
Public filingAssociations 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
OLYMPIA PARAIS
Public records list OLYMPIA PARAIS as the registered managing agent for this address as of 23 Nov 2025. Source: HPD registration.
Owner of record
1720PUTNAMAVENUE,LLC
Public records list 1720PUTNAMAVENUE,LLC as the owner of record for this address as of 23 Nov 2025. Source: HPD registration.
Wrong company, wrong date, or a change that is not reflected here? Report a correction.
What to ask at the viewing
1720 Putnam Avenue, Ridgewood, NY 11385
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.
- The city recorded 3 mould violations here, most recently in 2023, all since closed. Closed means the city stopped checking, not that the damp is gone. Ask to look behind furniture and under sinks, and ask what was done the last time; a repaint is not a repair.
- There was 1 pest complaint here in the last twelve months. The owner has filed a bedbug report for this building (most recently for the year ending 2026). 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.
- Ask what the deposit is, exactly what can be deducted from it, and how and when it comes back.
- 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
No. HPD lists no open housing violations here. Paperwork filings, such as a late registration, are not counted.
Since 2022, HPD inspectors have written the most violations here for fire and safety equipment (7), doors and windows (4) and lead paint (4).
On 16 Jan 2026. HPD only publishes inspections that found something, so a later visit that found nothing would not show here.
The owner registered at least one rent-stabilized apartment here with the state for 2024. The list does not say which apartments. A tenant can ask the state for an apartment's rent history to be sure.
No heat or hot-water complaints or violations were recorded here in the 2025–26 heat season.
No residential evictions by a city marshal are recorded here since 2017.
Not yet. Reviews come from people who lived here, and none has been published for this building.
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