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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

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 · 70

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

    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.

    Apr 12, 2021

    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
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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

    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 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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    Refit door in the kitchen located at apt 4, 3rd story

    Sep 26, 2012 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    Refit door in the bathroom located at apt 4, 3rd story, apartment at east

    Sep 26, 2012 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass at roof skylight at public hall, 3rd story

    Sep 26, 2012

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • B

    Provide wire screen under the skyligth at public hall, 3rd story

    Aug 22, 2012

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane (1) at skyligth at public hall, 3rd story

    Aug 22, 2012

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Aug 22, 2012

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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

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

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.