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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

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation May 5, 2026

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 2024
6
About 75% of the building's 8 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 · 55

  • 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.

    May 5, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 10, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room

    Jan 17, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Apr 11, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 24, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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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  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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 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

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

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.