988 Putnam Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01485-0017Map
Owner of record: Bed-Stuy Heights LLC
988 Putnam Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Bed-Stuy Heights LLC. HPD has recorded 55 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 55
- DOB violations
- 20
- ECB violations
- 5
- HPD complaints
- 22
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 55
- 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.
May 5, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 10, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 17, 2025 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Jan 17, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Apr 11, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 24, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 3, 2023 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 3, 2023 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell buzzer intercom system from building entrance door to box at south wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 3, 2023 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing door hoop latch and catch installed at the door (from vestibule to 1st sty public hall) at public hall, 1st story
Mar 3, 2023
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Replace with new the missing baseboard heat cover at north wall at vestibule hall at public hall, 1st story
Mar 3, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures low pressure at bathtub and washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 3, 2023 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak over ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 4, 2022 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at east closet wallapprox 5 sqft in the 1st room from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 4, 2022 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell buzzer system ,. in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 4, 2022 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in closet in the 1st room from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 2, 2022 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... east wall in closet approx 8 sq.ft. in the 1st room from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 2, 2022 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electric bell buzzer intercom system south wall in the entrance located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 2, 2022 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 10, 2022 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling, west wall, north wall in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 10, 2022 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 10, 2022 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective reglaze bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 10, 2022 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at the ceiling 4 square feet in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 10, 2022 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 10, 2022 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective electrical light fixture at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 10, 2022 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the 1st room from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 10, 2022 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling approx (3 sq. ft.) in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, apartment at south
Apr 20, 2021 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mail box door for apartments 1a and 4a at public hall, 1st story
Apr 20, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic wall tiles at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, apartment at south
Nov 12, 2020 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). ''defective'' located at apt 4a, 4th story, apartment at south
Nov 12, 2020 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint and or plater kitchen ceiling 2 sty apt 2r duran 919 3820 er1 96014973 , section '' ''
May 22, 1996 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling front room 2 sty apt 2r er1 96014973 , section '' ''
May 22, 1996 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint and or plaster ceiling bathroom at rear 2 sty apt 2r er1 96014973 , section '' ''
May 22, 1996 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint and or plaster ceiling and west wall 2nd room from west 2 sty apt 2r er1 96014973 , section '' ''
May 22, 1996 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint all walls rear room 2 sty west apt 2r er1 96000281 , section '' ''
Jan 2, 1996 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint all walls and ceiling bathroom 2 sty west apt 2r er1 96000281 , section '' ''
Jan 2, 1996 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint all walls front room 2 sty west apt 2r er1 96000281 , section '' ''
Jan 2, 1996 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint all walls and ceiling kitchen 2 sty west apt 2r duran 919 3822 er1 96000281 , section '' ''
Jan 2, 1996 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint all walls and ceiling center room 2 sty west apt 2r er1 96000281 , section '' ''
Jan 2, 1996 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint wall south kitchen 2 sty east apt 2l franklin 443 5609 er1 95026414. located at apt 2l
Oct 6, 1995 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling kitchen 2 sty east apt 2l er1 95026414. located at apt 2l
Oct 6, 1995 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling bathroom 2 sty east apt 2l er1 95026414. located at apt 2l
Oct 6, 1995 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint and or plaster south and west walls front room 2 sty east apt 2l er1 95025989. located at apt 2l
Oct 4, 1995 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint and or plaster east wall center room 2 sty east apt 2l er1 95025989. located at apt 2l
Oct 4, 1995 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling and south wall bathroom 2 sty east apt 2l er1 95025989. located at apt 2l
Oct 4, 1995 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint door casing west wall and closet door rear room 2 sty east apt 2l er1 95025989. located at apt 2l
Oct 4, 1995 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint window stool kitchen 2 sty east apt 2l franklin er1 95025989. located at apt 2l
Oct 4, 1995 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint and or broken plaster ceiling at kitchen 2 sty apt 2l franklin 574 9845 er1 95024176. , section '' ''
Sep 14, 1995 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint and or broken plaster ceiling at south room 2 sty apt 2l er1 95024176. , section '' ''
Sep 14, 1995 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - 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 1 sty public hall and on boiler room door
Jun 29, 1995
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 20
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
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
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Nov 15, 1988
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 5
- Hazardous
Failure to maintain building.noted:loose and unkey brick work at parapet wall east location.2)holes in roof at various location.3)a wooden pigeon coop has been installed on top of building roof decreasing the
Mar 22, 2005 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain defect is : cracked and defective wood girder at south section supporting first story fl joist and fl. remedy: repair dewood girder at suth section and submit engineer's report as to stuct s
Nov 21, 1995 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain. defect is holes in fire rated cellar ceiling at various location remedy: repari defective fire rated cellar ceiling andsubmit engineers report as to structural stability of first stary floo
Nov 15, 1995 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain. defect is: cracked and defective wood girder at south west section supporting first story floor. remedy: replace defective wood girder and submit engineer's report as to structural stabilit
Feb 18, 1993 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain . rotted and missing floor joists at cellar rear west. remedy: repair or replace defective floor joists.
Nov 15, 1988 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 16, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 26, 2023 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 26, 2023 · Apt 1A
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 31, 2022 · Apt 1A
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
May 31, 2022 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 31, 2022 · Apt 1A
Close - Electric
Lighting
May 31, 2022 · Apt 1A
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
May 31, 2022 · Apt 1A
Close - Electric
Lighting
May 31, 2022 · Apt 1A
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 31, 2022 · Apt 1A
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 7, 2022 · Apt 1A
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 7, 2022 · Apt 1A
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Apr 7, 2022 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Apr 7, 2022 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Apr 7, 2022 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 5, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Power outage
Feb 7, 2018 · Apt 3A
Close - Electric
Lighting
Feb 7, 2018 · Apt 3A
Close - General
Window guards
Jun 3, 2011 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 3, 2010 · Apt 2A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 20, 2008 · Apt 2A
Close - General
Locks
Oct 15, 2007 · Apt 1B
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 6,370 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,450 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 1485 / 17
- Assessed value
- $811,800
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #337336, last renewed Jul 22, 2026.
Questions about 988 Putnam Avenue
Who owns 988 Putnam Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bed-Stuy Heights LLC.
Does 988 Putnam Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 55 housing violations at this property.
Is 988 Putnam Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 75% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 988 Putnam Avenue built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 988 Putnam Avenue?
It has 8 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.