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685 Putnam Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01645-0059Map

Owner of record: 685 Putnam Bk LLC

685 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 685 Putnam Bk LLC. HPD has recorded 6 housing violations here, most recently on November 17, 2022. 1 of the 6 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
6
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
7
HPD complaints
18

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 17, 2022

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 · 6

  • 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 17, 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 16, 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 21, 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.

    Nov 8, 2019

    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.

    Jan 11, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts at front areaway

    Apr 17, 2006

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 1

  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jan 25, 2019

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 7

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation# 35407714y issued on 03/15/19 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. for work without a per

    May 28, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work does not conform to approved construction documents &/or approvedamendments. noted: at time of inspection where plans indicate cellar stairs to remain & cellar concrete slab to remain. found concrete slab

    Mar 15, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping per section requirements. noted: at time of inspection found at rear yard approx 20 yards of construction debris,consisting of concrete,drywall & bags of garbage stored

    Mar 15, 2019 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to institute/maintain safety equipment measures or temporary construction-no handrails. noted: at time of inspection on an open active jobsite found stairs leading from basement to cellar & 1st to basem

    Mar 15, 2019 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit. exp permit. noted: at time of inspection w/a construction permit issued on 11-26-18 & exp 2-25-19. mechanical permit issued on 11-26-18 & exp 2-25-19. at time of inspection found site open w/

    Mar 15, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unsafe storage of combustible material & equipment. noted: at time of inspection observed at basement level 3x approx 5 gallon containers filled to the top w/gasoline stored out in open space for gas generator

    Mar 15, 2019 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping per section requirements. observed on rear yard along wood fence stored removed from cellar dirton basement level big pile of wood material removed from interior wall

    Jan 25, 2019 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 22, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Aug 1, 2006 · Apt TOPFL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Aug 1, 2006 · Apt TOPFL

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Aug 1, 2006 · Apt TOPFL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jul 7, 2006 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jul 7, 2006 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 30, 2006 · Apt TOP

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 30, 2006 · Apt TOP

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Mar 30, 2006 · Apt TOP

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 30, 2006 · Apt TOP

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 30, 2006 · Apt TOP

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 30, 2006 · Apt TOP

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 30, 2006 · Apt TOP

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Mar 30, 2006 · Apt TOP

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 16, 2006 · Apt TOP

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 16, 2006 · Apt TOP

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 14, 2005 · Apt TOP

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Oct 1, 2004 · 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 / 59
Assessed value
$132,300
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #817682, last renewed Jul 23, 2026.

Questions about 685 Putnam Avenue

Who owns 685 Putnam Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 685 Putnam Bk LLC.

Does 685 Putnam Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 6 housing violations at this property.

Is 685 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 685 Putnam Avenue built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 685 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.