579 Putnam Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01644-0075Map
Owner of record: Brathwaite, Douglas Alexander
579 Putnam Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Brathwaite, Douglas Alexander. HPD has recorded 49 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 43 of the 49 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 49
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 41
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 49
- 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
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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 - 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
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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 - 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
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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 - 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
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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 - 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 1, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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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- 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 12, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing 3,4,5,6, 7 , 8 ,9,10 metal treads at 2nd stry balcony at rear at fire escape
Mar 26, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing 1 metal tread at rear fire escape 3 story balcony
Mar 26, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods the droppladder at rear, at fire escape
Mar 26, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 at public hall, 1st story
Mar 14, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
Mar 14, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Mar 14, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box : missing at public hall, 1st story
Mar 14, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - 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 : missing at public hall, 1st story
Mar 14, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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. at public hall, 1st story
Mar 14, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor : missing at public hall, 1st story
Mar 14, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at the front entrance to the building , 1st story
Mar 14, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlets on north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at north
Dec 21, 2018 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlets on north wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at north
Dec 21, 2018 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing 1,2, 7 and 8 metal treads missing and 5 and 6 loose metal treads at rear fire escape 2 story balcony at fire escape, 2nd story
Dec 21, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at ceiling light fixture at public hall, 1st story
Dec 21, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlets on north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at north
Dec 21, 2018 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlets on west wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at north
Dec 21, 2018 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical light switch on east wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at north
Dec 21, 2018 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical light switch on west wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at north
Dec 21, 2018 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlets at west wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at north
Dec 21, 2018 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective all electrical outlets on east wall in the kitchenette located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at north
Dec 21, 2018 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balances at middle window at south wall in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 14, 2018 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing escutcheon plate at floor and ceiling around steam riser pipes in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 14, 2018 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing escutcheon plate at ceiling around steam riser pipe in the private hallway located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 14, 2018 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 14, 2018 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 14, 2018 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .... in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 14, 2018 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing cover plate at electric out at west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 14, 2018 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 14, 2018 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing escutcheon plate at floor and ceiling around the steam riser pipe in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at north
Sep 14, 2018 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor near radiator shut-off valve in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at north
Sep 14, 2018 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at north
Sep 14, 2018 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - IInformation / order
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 28, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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 - IInformation / order
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 - IInformation / order
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
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Electric
Power outage
Dec 30, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Dec 30, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 30, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 8, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 4, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 27, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Power outage
Feb 11, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 11, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 11, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 1, 2019 · Apt 2
Close
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- Electric
Outlet/switch
Jan 10, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jan 10, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jan 10, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jan 10, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jan 10, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jan 10, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Dec 19, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Lighting
Dec 19, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Dec 19, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Dec 19, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Power outage
Dec 9, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 9, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Power outage
Dec 8, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 7, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Power outage
Dec 7, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Power outage
Dec 6, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 5, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 28, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 10, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 2, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 2, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 24, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Sep 10, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 10, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Sep 10, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 10, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 10, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 10, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 20, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 5, 2004 · Apt TOP F
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 5, 2004 · Apt 2FL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1899
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 3,600 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1644 / 75
- Assessed value
- $120,600
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #367360, last renewed Feb 6, 2019.
Questions about 579 Putnam Avenue
Who owns 579 Putnam Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Brathwaite, Douglas Alexander.
Does 579 Putnam Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 49 housing violations at this property.
Is 579 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 579 Putnam Avenue built?
City records list 1899 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 579 Putnam Avenue?
It has 3 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.