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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

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

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 · 49

  • 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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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
  • 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 at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 14, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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 : missing at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 14, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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. at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 14, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 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
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at the front entrance to the building , 1st story

    Mar 14, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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 28, 2017

    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.

    Nov 14, 2016

    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.

    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

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

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

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.