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
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
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 · 42
- 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 - 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 - 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 27, 2024
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 11, 2024
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 21, 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 24, 2023
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.
Mar 1, 2022
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
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 12, 2021
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.
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.
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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Oct 3, 1996
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches thru out basement sty apt 1. , section '' ''
Aug 31, 1993 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective basement sty apt 1 edwards. , section '' ''
Aug 31, 1993 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling 3 sty public hall.
Aug 30, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at scuttle recess 3 sty public hall to roof.
Aug 30, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.