853 Putnam Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01647-0055Map

853 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 853 Putnam Avenue, LLC. HPD has recorded 19 housing violations here, most recently on June 10, 2025. 11 of the 19 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 19
DOB violations: 1
ECB violations: 0
HPD complaints: 82

What to know

Concern

3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good

Last violation Jun 10, 2025

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 · 19

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
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
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
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 10, 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
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
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
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tile in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 18, 2012 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tile in the private hallway located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 18, 2012 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wood door in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 18, 2012 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out

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BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 18, 2012 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder lock at building entrance gate , 3rd story
Apr 18, 2012
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 18, 2012 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from north at east wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''2''
Dec 30, 2011 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening key operated double cylinder lock installed at the front entrance gate to the building at public hall, 1st story
Dec 14, 2008
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Replace with new the missing door knobs at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Dec 14, 2008
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 1, 2008 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration erecting walls creating rooms at cellar
Mar 22, 2007
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system .. at public hall, 1st story
Mar 22, 2007
Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 1

Construction other optional
Stop all construction work forthwith contact borough comm. office at 718 802-3677 before returning to work
Dec 24, 2016
Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 7, 2018 · Apt 3FL
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 14, 2018 · Apt 2
Close
Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 15, 2016 · Apt 1
Close
Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 15, 2016 · Apt 1
Close
Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 15, 2016 · Apt 1
Close
Electric
Wiring
Apr 17, 2012 · Apt 3
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 17, 2012 · Apt 3
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Apr 17, 2012 · Apt 3
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 17, 2012 · Apt 3
Close
Electric
Wiring
Apr 17, 2012 · Apt 3
Close

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Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 17, 2012 · Apt 3
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 17, 2012 · Apt 3
Close
General
Doors
Apr 17, 2012 · Apt 3
Close
General
Ceramic-tile
Apr 17, 2012 · Apt 3
Close
General
Ceramic-tile
Apr 17, 2012 · Apt 3
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 9, 2012 · Apt 3
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 9, 2012 · Apt 3
Close
General
Floor
Apr 9, 2012 · Apt 3
Close
Paint/plaster
Window/frame
Dec 27, 2011 · Apt 2
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 26, 2011 · Apt 1
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 23, 2008 · Apt 1FLR
Close
General
Mold
Nov 23, 2008 · Apt 1FLR
Close
General
Mold
Nov 23, 2008 · Apt 1FLR
Close
General
Mold
Nov 23, 2008 · Apt 1FLR
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 23, 2008 · Apt 1FLR
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 23, 2008 · Apt 1FLR
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 24, 2008 · Apt 1
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 24, 2008 · Apt 1
Close
General
Mold
Oct 21, 2008 · Apt 1
Close
Nonconst
Rubbish
Oct 21, 2008 · Apt 1
Close
General
Mold
Oct 21, 2008 · Apt 1
Close
Nonconst
Rubbish
Oct 21, 2008 · Apt 1
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 21, 2008 · Apt 1
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 21, 2008 · Apt 1
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 21, 2008 · Apt 1
Close
Heating
Heat related
Oct 21, 2008 · Apt 1
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 21, 2008 · Apt 1
Close
General
Doors
Jul 23, 2008 · Apt 1
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 23, 2008 · Apt 1
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 23, 2008 · Apt 1
Close
General
Locks
Jul 23, 2008 · Apt 1
Close
General
Cabinet
Jul 23, 2008 · Apt 1
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 23, 2008 · Apt 1
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 23, 2008 · Apt 1
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 23, 2008 · Apt 1
Close
General
Mailbox
Jul 23, 2008 · Apt 1
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jul 23, 2008 · Apt 1
Close
Plumbing
Sewer
Jul 23, 2008 · Apt 1
Close
Heating
Heat related
Feb 12, 2008 · Apt 1
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 31, 2008 · Apt 1
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 (B1)
Year built: 1899
Floors: 3
Residential units: 2
Building area: 5,920 ft²
Lot area: 2,000 ft²
Zoning: R6B
Community board: 303
Council district: 36
Block / lot: 1647 / 55
Assessed value: $268,860
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #333523, last renewed Nov 6, 2025.

Questions about 853 Putnam Avenue

Who owns 853 Putnam Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 853 Putnam Avenue, LLC.

Does 853 Putnam Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 19 housing violations at this property.

Is 853 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 853 Putnam Avenue built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 853 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.