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651 Putnam Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01645-0075Map

Owner of record: Leslie Chapman A/K/A

651 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 Leslie Chapman A/K/A. HPD has recorded 42 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 34 of the 42 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
42
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
3

What to know

Concern
11 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 · 42

  • 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
  • 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

    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 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

    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 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.

    Mar 1, 2022

    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

    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 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.

    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.

    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
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 1 sty duplex apt 1 kitchen and bathroom located at apt 1

    Oct 3, 1996 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint and or plaster ceiling and west wall 1 sty duplex apt 1 rear east room er1 9030117 located at apt 1

    Oct 3, 1996 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches 1 sty duplex apt 1 located at apt 1

    Oct 3, 1996 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor 1 sty duplex apt basement 2nd room from front

    Oct 3, 1996

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets washbasin in duplex apt 1 basement bathroom located at apt 1

    Oct 3, 1996 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures gas range 1 sty duplex apt 1 basement kitchen located at apt 1

    Oct 3, 1996 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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    Oct 3, 1996

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint and or plaster ceiling 1 sty duplex apt 1 front room basement edwards 574 8224 er1 96030117 located at apt 1

    Oct 3, 1996 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint and or plaster ceiling 1 sty duplex apt 1 2nd room from front basement er1 96030117 located at apt 1

    Oct 3, 1996 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint and or plaster ceiling 1 sty duplex apt 1 bathroom basement er1 96030117 located at apt 1

    Oct 3, 1996 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling front room basement sty apt 1 er1 2433407. , section '' ''

    Aug 31, 1993 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling bathroom basement sty apt 1 er1 2433407. , section '' ''

    Aug 31, 1993 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling northeast room 1 sty apt 1 er1 2433407. , section '' ''

    Aug 31, 1993 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches thru out basement sty apt 1. , section '' ''

    Aug 31, 1993 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective basement sty apt 1 edwards. , section '' ''

    Aug 31, 1993 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling center room basement sty apt 1 edwards 574 8224 er1 2433407. , section '' ''

    Aug 31, 1993 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 3 sty apt 3. located at apt 3

    Aug 30, 1989 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of concealed leak ceiling 3 sty apt 3 northeast room. located at apt 3

    Aug 30, 1989 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling 3 sty public hall.

    Aug 30, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches thru out 3 sty apt 3. located at apt 3

    Aug 30, 1989 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at scuttle recess 3 sty public hall to roof.

    Aug 30, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & ceiling 3 sty apt 3 northeast room. located at apt 3

    Aug 30, 1989 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceilings 1 to 3 sty public hall.

    Aug 22, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 50 watts night inspection.

    Oct 23, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination vestibule 1 sty night inspection.

    Oct 23, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling & soffit 1 sty public hall.

    Jun 14, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement eroding brick wall east center cellar.

    Jun 14, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination all stys public hall.

    Jun 14, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 21, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 21, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 21, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    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
3,648 ft²
Lot area
1,900 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1645 / 75
Assessed value
$117,480
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #343266, last renewed Oct 1, 2025.

Questions about 651 Putnam Avenue

Who owns 651 Putnam Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Leslie Chapman A/K/A.

Does 651 Putnam Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 42 housing violations at this property.

Is 651 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 651 Putnam Avenue built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 651 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.