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990 Putnam Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01485-0018Map

Owner of record: Samuels, James

990 Putnam Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1905 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 4 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Samuels, James. HPD has recorded 25 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 17 of the 25 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
25
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
16

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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 25

  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 20, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 27, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 21, 2023

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 10, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 1, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Mar 1, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
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  • 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 12, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Apr 12, 2021

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Oct 31, 2019

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Oct 19, 2018

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 14, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following a minimum of 100 watts of incandescent light required. (light fixture present)

    Jul 6, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Oct 13, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Feb 24, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story

    Feb 19, 2014 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story

    Feb 19, 2014 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 3, 3rd story

    Feb 19, 2014 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective entrance door and door frame (jamb) in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story

    Feb 19, 2014 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story

    Feb 19, 2014 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate * in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Dec 19, 2005 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration wood partition erected cellar front center & rear.

    Dec 2, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings fro summons # 39073582j., file a certificate of correction

    Nov 26, 2025 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner; noted: observed construction debris consisting of lumber with rusted nails sticking out, black & white debris bags, sheetrock & metal is stored at front ya

    Nov 7, 2022 · Penalty $312

    Active

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Feb 10, 2014 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Feb 10, 2014 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Feb 10, 2014 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 10, 2014 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 10, 2014 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 10, 2014 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 10, 2014 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 10, 2014 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Feb 10, 2014 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Feb 10, 2014 · Apt 3

    Close
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  • General

    Doors

    Feb 10, 2014 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Locks

    Feb 10, 2014 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 10, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Nov 30, 2009 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 27, 2005 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 2, 2004 · Apt 1

    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 (C3)
Year built
1905
Floors
4
Residential units
4
Building area
5,200 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
41
Block / lot
1485 / 18
Assessed value
$662,400
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #365401, last renewed Jun 13, 2017.

Questions about 990 Putnam Avenue

Who owns 990 Putnam Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Samuels, James.

Does 990 Putnam Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 25 housing violations at this property.

Is 990 Putnam Avenue rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 990 Putnam Avenue built?

City records list 1905 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 990 Putnam Avenue?

It has 4 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.