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1855 Putnam Avenue, Ridgewood, NY 11385

Built 1911 · 3-story walk-up · 6 apartments

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

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Open violations
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Public record
Updated yesterdayFrom the city’s own data (, 311, the courts), refreshed nightly.

Violations issued each year

Violations issued each year
YearHazardousNon-hazardous
202200
202344
2024111
202500
2026 so far00

Plus 63 violations from 1999 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 9
  • Walls and ceilings 4
  • Roof and outside the building 2
Open per apartment
2.2 (13 open across 6 apartments)
Inspector last found a problem
16 May 2024 (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 hazardous9 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.

  • Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at seconday entrance door to public hall in the 1st room from east, 3rd story at south

    Issued 16 May 2024Notice sent out 20 May 2024Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +3

  • Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance, 3rd story at south

    Issued 16 May 2024Notice sent out 20 May 2024Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +3

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

    Issued 16 May 2024Notice sent out 20 May 2024Lead 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) south wall in the kitchen, 3rd story at north

    Issued 16 May 2024Notice sent out 20 May 2024Lead paint§ 27-2056.6

  • Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment, 3rd story at north

    Issued 16 May 2024Notice of issuance sent to tenant 20 May 2024Pests§ 27-2017.4

  • Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance, 3rd story at south

    Issued 2 May 2024Not complied with 16 May 2024Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +3

  • Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at east 1 apartment door in the entrance, 2nd story at east, section at north

    Issued 17 Jun 2021Not complied with 25 Apr 2024Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +2

  • Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment, 2nd story at east, section at north

    Issued 17 Jun 2021Defect letter issued 25 Apr 2024Pests§ 27-2017.4

  • Abate the infestation consisting of roaches, 1st story

    Issued 3 Oct 2019Defect letter issued 2 May 2024Pests§ 27-2017.4

Hazardous3 open

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

  • Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... 3 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom, 2nd story at east, section at north original violation 14380015 issued 17-jun-21 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Issued 17 Jun 2021Defect letter issued 25 Apr 2024Mold and damp§ 27-2017.3

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl-tiles & wood floor throughout in the entire apartment, 1st story

    Issued 3 Oct 2019Not complied with 2 May 2024Floors and stairs§ 27-2005

  • Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperative in the entire apartment, 3rd story

    Issued 19 Apr 2011Not complied with 2 May 2024Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1

Non-hazardous1 open

Class A. The least serious band: chipped plaster, a missing cabinet, a peeling ceiling in a hallway. The owner has 90 days to correct it.

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic-tiles floor in the bathroom, 1st story

    Issued 3 Oct 2019Not complied with 2 May 2024Floors and stairs§ 27-2005

70 closed violations, plus 25 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.

  • 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 = 4; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 3; in the entire apartment, 3rd story at north

    Issued 16 May 2024Violation closed 20 Dec 2024Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2043.1

  • Remove all encumbrances consisting of ladder at stairs to bulkhead at public hall, 3rd story

    Issued 16 May 2024Violation dismissed 17 Sept 2024Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak cei''ling at bulkhead at public hall, 3rd story

    Issued 16 May 2024Violation dismissed 17 Sept 2024Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at bulkhead at public hall, 3rd story

    Issued 16 May 2024Violation dismissed 17 Sept 2024Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at bulkhead at public hall, 3rd story

    Issued 16 May 2024Violation dismissed 17 Sept 2024Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013

  • Properly repair or replace the broken or defective west 1 window lower sash glass in the kitchen, 1st story at south

    Issued 2 May 2024Violation closed 26 Aug 2024Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Replace with new the broken or defective counter top at sink in the kitchen, 1st story

    Issued 3 Oct 2019Violation closed 2 May 2024Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2005

  • Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective, 1st story

    Issued 3 Oct 2019Violation closed 2 May 2024Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1

  • Repair or replace the smoke detector defective, 1st story

    Issued 3 Oct 2019Violation closed 2 May 2024Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045

  • Repair the broken or defective connection wasteline pipe at sink in the kitchen, 1st story

    Issued 3 Oct 2019Violation closed 2 May 2024Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment, 3rd story

    Issued 19 Apr 2011Violation closed 2 May 2024Pests§ 27-2018

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from east, the 3rd room from east, 2nd story at north

    Issued 19 Jul 2009Violation closed 2 May 2024Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013

  • File plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration suspended ceiling in the 1st room from east, 2nd story at north

    Issued 19 Jul 2009Violation closed 2 May 2024Walls and ceilings§ 300

  • Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door knob at public hall bulkhead at roof

    Issued 13 Jul 2023Violation closed 25 Apr 2024Roof and outside the building§ 27-2005

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall bulkhead at roof

    Issued 13 Jul 2023Violation closed 25 Apr 2024Roof and outside the building§ 27-2013

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color fire retardant ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Issued 13 Jul 2023Violation closed 25 Apr 2024Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Issued 13 Jul 2023Violation closed 25 Apr 2024Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013

  • Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of expose electrial wires at ceiling light fixture in the 3rd room from north, 2nd story at east, section at north

    Issued 17 Jun 2021Violation closed 25 Apr 2024Electrical§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom, 2nd story at east, section at north

    Issued 17 Jun 2021Violation closed 25 Apr 2024Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom, 2nd story at east, section at north

    Issued 17 Jun 2021Violation closed 25 Apr 2024Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Replace with new the broken or defective door knob in the bathroom, 2nd story at east, section at north

    Issued 17 Jun 2021Violation closed 25 Apr 2024Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the 2nd room from north, 2nd story at east, section at north

    Issued 17 Jun 2021Violation closed 25 Apr 2024Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at south 2 window at south wall in the 5th room from north, 2nd story at east, section at north

    Issued 17 Jun 2021Violation closed 25 Apr 2024Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Refit lower window sash at south 1 window at south wall in the 5th room from north, 2nd story at east, section at north

    Issued 17 Jun 2021Violation closed 25 Apr 2024Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment, 2nd story at east, section at north

    Issued 17 Jun 2021Violation closed 25 Apr 2024Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1

  • Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment, 2nd story at east, section at north

    Issued 17 Jun 2021Violation closed 25 Apr 2024Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045

  • 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 = 5, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment, 2nd story at east, section at north

    Issued 17 Jun 2021Violation closed 25 Apr 2024Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2043.1

  • Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of expose electical wires at ceiling light fixture in the kitchen, 2nd story at east, section at north

    Issued 17 Jun 2021Violation closed 25 Apr 2024Electrical§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of expose elaectial wires at ceiling light fixture in the 4th room from north, 2nd story at east, section at north

    Issued 17 Jun 2021Violation closed 25 Apr 2024Electrical§ 27-2005

  • Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in at sink in the kitchen, 2nd story at east, section at north

    Issued 17 Jun 2021Violation closed 25 Apr 2024Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026

  • Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold... south wall 10 sq.ft,and east wall 5 sq.ft in the bathroom, 2nd story at north

    Issued 15 Nov 2017Violation closed 25 Apr 2024Mold and damp§ 27-2005

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls in the bathroom, 2nd story at north

    Issued 15 Nov 2017Violation closed 25 Apr 2024Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Repair or replace the smoke detector defective, 2nd story at north

    Issued 15 Nov 2017Violation closed 25 Apr 2024Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045

  • Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective, 2nd story at north

    Issued 15 Nov 2017Violation closed 25 Apr 2024Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the bathroom, 2nd story at north

    Issued 22 Jun 2017Violation closed 25 Apr 2024Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl.. in the bathroom, 2nd story at north

    Issued 22 Jun 2017Violation closed 25 Apr 2024§ 27-2026

  • Properly repair the broken or defective cabinet door at wash basin in the bathroom, 2nd story at north

    Issued 22 Jun 2017Violation closed 25 Apr 2024Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department door in the bathroom, 2nd story at north

    Issued 22 Jun 2017Violation closed 25 Apr 2024Doors and windows§ 27-2013

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the kitchen, 2nd story at north

    Issued 22 Jun 2017Violation closed 25 Apr 2024Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around counter top in the kitchen, 2nd story at north

    Issued 22 Jun 2017Violation closed 25 Apr 2024§ 27-2005

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 3rd room from east, 2nd story at north

    Issued 22 Jun 2017Violation closed 25 Apr 2024Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperative in the entire apartment, 2nd story

    Issued 23 Jul 2012Violation closed 25 Apr 2024Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045

  • Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperative in the entire apartment, 2nd story

    Issued 23 Jul 2012Violation closed 25 Apr 2024Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom, 2nd story

    Issued 23 Jul 2012Violation closed 25 Apr 2024Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from west at north wall in the 2nd room from east, 2nd story at north

    Issued 19 Jul 2009Violation closed 25 Apr 2024Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall, west wall in the 4th room from east, 2nd story at north

    Issued 19 Jul 2009Violation closed 25 Apr 2024Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from south at west wall in the kitchen, 2nd story at north

    Issued 19 Jul 2009Violation closed 25 Apr 2024Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from south at west wall in the bathroom, 2nd story at north

    Issued 19 Jul 2009Violation closed 25 Apr 2024Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from west at north wall in the bathroom, 2nd story at north

    Issued 19 Jul 2009Violation closed 25 Apr 2024Doors and windows§ 27-2013

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st closet from east at south wall door, 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 2nd room from east, 2nd story at north

    Issued 19 Jul 2009Violation closed 25 Apr 2024Doors and windows§ 27-2013

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wiring at ceiling in the 2nd room from east, 2nd story at north

    Issued 19 Jul 2009Violation closed 25 Apr 2024Electrical§ 27-2005 +1

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door from east at south wall in the 4th room from east, 2nd story at north

    Issued 19 Jul 2009Violation closed 25 Apr 2024Doors and windows§ 27-2013

  • File plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration celotex drop ceiling 2 sty an apartment bathroom rear room and 2 room from front., section '' ''

    Issued 21 Jun 1999Violation closed 25 Apr 2024Walls and ceilings§ 300

  • Replace with new the missing escutcheon plate 2 sty an apartment kitchen riser., section '' ''

    Issued 21 Jun 1999Violation closed 25 Apr 2024§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair the broken or defective door jamb entrance an apartment., section '' ''

    Issued 21 Jun 1999Violation closed 25 Apr 2024Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wire 2 sty an apartment 2 room from rear., section '' ''

    Issued 21 Jun 1999Violation closed 25 Apr 2024Electrical§ 27-2005 +1

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wires 2 room from kitchen ceiling 2 sty south an apartment., section '' ''

    Issued 21 Jun 1999Violation closed 25 Apr 2024Electrical§ 27-2005 +1

  • Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also heavy duty dead bolt chain door guard at 2 sty south an apartment., section '' ''

    Issued 21 Jun 1999Violation closed 25 Apr 2024Doors and windows§ 27-2043

  • Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperative at 2 sty south an apartment tenant ms petrovic., section '' ''

    Issued 21 Jun 1999Violation closed 25 Apr 2024Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045

  • Dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots and household items, 2nd and 3rd story balcony, stack at rear of building

    Issued 13 Jul 2023Violation dismissed 12 Nov 2023Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at public hall bulkhead at roof

    Issued 13 Jul 2023Violation closed 7 Nov 2023Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +3

  • Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective leading to public hall stairs at basement

    Issued 13 Jul 2023Violation closed 24 Sept 2023Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +3

  • Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective leading to public hall in the 5th room from north, 2nd story at west

    Issued 13 Jul 2023Violation closed 23 Aug 2023Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +3

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom, 2nd story at south

    Issued 24 May 2021Violation closed 13 Jul 2023Floors and stairs§ 27-2005

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling, north wall and east wall in the 1st room from east, 2nd story at south

    Issued 24 May 2021Violation closed 13 Jul 2023Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... 3 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom, 2nd story at east, section at north

    Issued 17 Jun 2021Violation closed 15 Oct 2021Mold and damp§ 27-2017.3

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

    Issued 24 May 2021Violation closed 1 Sept 2021Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005

  • Arrange and make self-closing the doors.. in the entrance, 1st story

    Issued 3 Oct 2019Violation closed 19 Nov 2020Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +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.. at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 22 Jun 2017Violation closed 13 Mar 2019Heat and hot water§ 27-2033

  • Arrange and make self-closing the doors bulkhead to roof.

    Issued 21 Jun 1999Violation closed 10 Apr 2014Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

108 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.

No complaints from this building in the last three years. Worth knowing what that does and does not mean: tenants who expect nothing to happen often stop calling.

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.

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 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
  • 2025No infested units reported (2023 report)
  • 2025No infested units reported (2023 report)
  • 2024No infested units reported (2022 report)
  • 2024No infested units reported (2022 report)
  • 2022No infested units reported (2020 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.

  • Owner of record and managing agent

    MICHAEL FARELLA

    Public records list MICHAEL FARELLA as the owner of record and the registered managing agent for this address as of 23 Sept 2025. Source: HPD registration.

  • Owner of record

    ROSEANN DAMARA

    Public records list ROSEANN DAMARA as the owner of record for this address as of 23 Sept 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

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 9 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. There is 1 open mould violation on record. Ask to look behind furniture and under sinks, and ask what was done the last time; a repaint is not a repair.
  3. 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.
  4. This building dates from 1911 and has 2 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.
  5. Ask what the deposit is, exactly what can be deducted from it, and how and when it comes back.
  6. 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 4034710062 · Block 3471, Lot 62 · Building class C2