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996 Putnam Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01485-0021Map

Owner of record: 996 Bricks LLC

996 Putnam Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1905 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 996 Bricks LLC. HPD has recorded 93 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 3 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2019.

HPD violations
93
DOB violations
7
ECB violations
6
HPD complaints
263

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 2019
6
About 100% of the building's 6 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 · 93

  • 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
  • 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
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination electric light fixture at ceiling at basement at public hall

    Jun 1, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at back yard , at fire escape

    May 5, 2023

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance door to, north wall , basement story, at public hall

    May 5, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at, exit door to, south yard , basement story at public hall

    May 5, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles attached with locking devices at iron guardrail above stair opening , at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    May 5, 2023

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Replace with new the missing balustrers at guardrail to stair below grade at, southwest section, building front yard, 1st story

    May 5, 2023

    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
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  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 1, 2022 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 1, 2022 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of rodents rats at front yard

    May 21, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection waste pipe at wash basin in the 3rd bathroom from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 21, 2022 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    May 21, 2022 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 21, 2022 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycle at public hall, 2nd story

    May 21, 2022

    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 1, 2022

    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 12, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 5, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the south wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 5, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 5, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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) ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 5, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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 north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 5, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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) ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 5, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane at lower sash window in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 5, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 5, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 5, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 5, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 20, 2018 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 20, 2018 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures gas range in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 16, 2018 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd., 1st story

    Jan 31, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected

    Jan 31, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Jan 31, 2018 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at west

    Jan 31, 2018 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective bell-buzzer intercom/system from 1st. story public hall vestibule in the foyer located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 31, 2018 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door to boiler room key locked at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 3, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at west

    Jan 3, 2018 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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) 2nd window frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 15, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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 window frame from east at south wall, 1st window sash from east at south wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 15, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 4th room from north, the bathroom , the kitchen , the 3rd room from north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 15, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st window frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 15, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall, west wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 15, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit door in the 1st room from north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 15, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit door in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 15, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 15, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 15, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall, west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 15, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective bell/buzzer intercom system in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 24, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 7

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 2, 2013

    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

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boiler boiler optional

    B-boiler boiler optional

    Feb 10, 1993

    Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed

ECB violations · 6

  • Class - 2

    Jobsite fence not constructed or maintained pursuant to subsection.noted at time of inspection observation of construction fence at front ofabove premises showed no viewing panels.according to section 3307.7.1

    Sep 3, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Filed a certificate of correction on other related materials containing material false statement(s).respondent filed a certificate or correction which was apprvd on 7/9/12 for nov#34911947l.upon inspection foun

    Sep 13, 2012

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with commissioners order to file a certificate of correction with the dob.respondent failed to comply w/commissioners order to correct the violating condition and file a certificate of correct

    Sep 13, 2012

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed passageway,observed:at hallway of premise, 1fl obstructed by bicycles, shoes on floor, shopping carts, folding tables, broom&shovels. 2flr obstructed by 3 bags of clothing/materi

    Sep 13, 2012 · Penalty $3,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed passageway. noted:at 3rd flr level forapts 3r & 3l interior hallway 2nd means of egress door is being obstructed by shopping carts bags of clothing & other household items as wel

    May 31, 2012 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c/o and dob records. class 'a' apt created at cellar, partitions erected, created rooms. kitchen and bathroom fixtures present. remedy: discontinue illegal use of amended

    Apr 14, 2010 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Apr 24, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Apr 24, 2023 · Apt 1RAND2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Apr 9, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jun 2, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jun 2, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    May 30, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    May 30, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    May 30, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    May 13, 2022 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    May 13, 2022 · Apt 3R

    Close
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  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jan 24, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jan 23, 2019 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 23, 2019 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 23, 2019 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 23, 2019 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jan 23, 2019 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 28, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Aug 6, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Aug 2, 2018 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Aug 2, 2018 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jul 17, 2018 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Dec 30, 2017 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Dec 30, 2017 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Dec 30, 2017 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Dec 30, 2017 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 30, 2017 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 10, 2017 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 9, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 9, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 23, 2017 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jan 23, 2017 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jan 10, 2017 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 10, 2017 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 29, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 12, 2016 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 26, 2016 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Aug 10, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Aug 10, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Aug 6, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 10, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 19, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 19, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Jun 22, 2015 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jun 22, 2015 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jun 22, 2015 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 22, 2015 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jun 8, 2015 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Jun 8, 2015 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jun 8, 2015 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 8, 2015 · Apt 3R

    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 (C2)
Year built
1905
Floors
3
Residential units
6
Building area
4,875 ft²
Lot area
2,550 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
41
Block / lot
1485 / 21
Assessed value
$593,100
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #307659, last renewed Aug 25, 2025.

Questions about 996 Putnam Avenue

Who owns 996 Putnam Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 996 Bricks LLC.

Does 996 Putnam Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 93 housing violations at this property.

Is 996 Putnam Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2019 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 996 Putnam Avenue built?

City records list 1905 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 996 Putnam Avenue?

It has 6 residential units.

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