687 Putnam Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01645-0058Map
Owner of record: Smith Charles
687 Putnam Avenue is a two-family home built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Smith Charles. HPD has recorded 70 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 38 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 70
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 74
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 70
- 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 - 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 - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
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.
Mar 1, 2022
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.
Apr 12, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
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 31, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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 19, 2018
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 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 - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 4fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 11, 2012 · Apt 4FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north located at apt 4fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 11, 2012 · Apt 4FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4fl, 3rd story
Oct 11, 2012 · Apt 4FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective entrance door in the bathroom located at apt 4fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 11, 2012 · Apt 4FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass at top sash in the kitchen located at apt 4fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 11, 2012 · Apt 4FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wiring at ceiling and east wall at public hall, 3rd story
Oct 11, 2012
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material ceilind and walls at public hall, 3rd story
Oct 11, 2012
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and walls at public hall, 3rd story
Oct 11, 2012
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wiring at ceiling in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 4fl, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 11, 2012 · Apt 4FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective entrance door in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 4fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 11, 2012 · Apt 4FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story
Sep 26, 2012 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 4, 3rd story
Sep 26, 2012 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 4, 3rd story, apartment at east
Sep 26, 2012 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing ceiling light fixture. in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 4, 3rd story, apartment at east
Sep 26, 2012 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at ceiling. in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 4, 3rd story, apartment at east
Sep 26, 2012 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit door in the kitchen located at apt 4, 3rd story
Sep 26, 2012 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste line at wash basin. in the bathroom located at apt 4, 3rd story, apartment at east
Sep 26, 2012 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet .. in the bathroom located at apt 4, 3rd story, apartment at east
Sep 26, 2012 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit door in the bathroom located at apt 4, 3rd story, apartment at east
Sep 26, 2012 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall in the bathroom located at apt 4, 3rd story, apartment at east
Sep 26, 2012 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 4, 3rd story, apartment at east
Sep 26, 2012 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass at roof skylight at public hall, 3rd story
Sep 26, 2012
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story
Sep 26, 2012 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide wire screen under the skyligth at public hall, 3rd story
Aug 22, 2012
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 22, 2012 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane (1) at skyligth at public hall, 3rd story
Aug 22, 2012
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Aug 22, 2012
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Aug 22, 2012
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Aug 22, 2012
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 22, 2012 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 22, 2012 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 22, 2012 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 22, 2012 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 22, 2012 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 22, 2012 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 26, 2013 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 25, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 25, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jun 4, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Oct 4, 2012 · Apt 4FL
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 4, 2012 · Apt 4FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 4, 2012 · Apt 4FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 4, 2012 · Apt 4FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 4, 2012 · Apt 4FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 4, 2012 · Apt 4FL
Close
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- Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 4, 2012 · Apt 4FL
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Oct 4, 2012 · Apt 4FL
Close - General
Locks
Oct 4, 2012 · Apt 4FL
Close - General
Locks
Oct 4, 2012 · Apt 4FL
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Oct 4, 2012 · Apt 4FL
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Oct 4, 2012 · Apt 4FL
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 4, 2012 · Apt 4FL
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 4, 2012 · Apt 4FL
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 4, 2012 · Apt 4FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 4, 2012 · Apt 4FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 4, 2012 · Apt 4FL
Close - Electric
Wiring
Oct 4, 2012 · Apt 4FL
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 4, 2012 · Apt 4FL
Close - General
Windows
Oct 4, 2012 · Apt 4FL
Close - General
Floor
Oct 4, 2012 · Apt 4FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 4, 2012 · Apt 4FL
Close - General
Doors
Oct 4, 2012 · Apt 4FL
Close - General
Floor
Oct 4, 2012 · Apt 4FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 4, 2012 · Apt 4FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 4, 2012 · Apt 4FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 4, 2012 · Apt 4FL
Close - General
Floor
Oct 4, 2012 · Apt 4FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 4, 2012 · Apt 4FL
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 4, 2012 · Apt 4FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 4, 2012 · Apt 4FL
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 4, 2012 · Apt 4FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 4, 2012 · Apt 4FL
Close - General
Doors
Oct 4, 2012 · Apt 4FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 4, 2012 · Apt 4FL
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 25, 2012 · Apt 4FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 25, 2012 · Apt 4FL
Close - General
Doors
Sep 25, 2012 · Apt 4FL
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Sep 25, 2012 · Apt 4FL
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Sep 25, 2012 · Apt 4FL
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 25, 2012 · Apt 4FL
Close - Plumbing
Shower-stall
Sep 25, 2012 · Apt 4FL
Close - General
Windows
Sep 25, 2012 · Apt 4FL
Close - Electric
Lighting
Sep 25, 2012 · Apt 4FL
Close - General
Doors
Sep 25, 2012 · Apt 4FL
Close - Electric
Lighting
Sep 25, 2012 · Apt 4FL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B3)
- Year built
- 1899
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 3,600 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1645 / 58
- Assessed value
- $127,800
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #312365, last renewed Oct 30, 2024.
Questions about 687 Putnam Avenue
Who owns 687 Putnam Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Smith Charles.
Does 687 Putnam Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 70 housing violations at this property.
Is 687 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 687 Putnam Avenue built?
City records list 1899 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 687 Putnam Avenue?
It has 2 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.