831 Putnam Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01647-0068Map
Owner of record: Harris Marjorie
831 Putnam Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1901 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Harris Marjorie. HPD has recorded 56 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 49 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 56
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 18
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 · 56
- 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 - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1stfl, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 11, 2025 · Apt 1STFL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1stfl, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 11, 2025 · Apt 1STFL
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 20, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixtures at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 24, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 24, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling south and west wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 24, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood door at closet in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 24, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tiles approximately 10 sq at floor in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 24, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures outlets at east wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 24, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at steel junction box at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 24, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO
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 acoustic tiles used to create drop ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 24, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 24, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of pests. evidence of water bugs in the entire apartment located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 24, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 24, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing baluster 1st from bottom at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Sep 24, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose baluster 2nd from bottom at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Sep 24, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at west wall at public hall, 2nd story
Sep 24, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination to the fixtures at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Sep 24, 2025
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
Open — Info 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 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
Open — Info 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.
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.
Nov 10, 2022
Open — Info 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
Open — Info 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.
Mar 1, 2022
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.
Apr 12, 2021
Open — Info 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
Open — Info 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 19, 2018
Open — Info 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 28, 2017
Open — Info 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 14, 2016
Open — Info 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 13, 2015
Open — Info 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.
Feb 24, 2015
Open — Info 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 a minimum of 100 watts of incandescent light is required. (light fixture present)
Sep 17, 2014
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof 3 sty public hall.
Oct 6, 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 6, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening hasp & eye scuttle cover roof.
Oct 6, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door 1 sty apt 1. located at apt 1
Oct 6, 1987 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Provide proper securing by means of a slide bolt hook or lock which does not require a key to open scuttle cover roof.
Oct 6, 1987
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 6, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-41.15 adm code post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building.
Sep 19, 1984
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination 2 & 3 sty pub halls r22.
Sep 19, 1984
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster board clg cellar rear.
Sep 19, 1984
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Section 65 m/d law provide under completed permit, a proper enclosure for the central heating plant, central heating plant cellar center.
Sep 19, 1984
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department clg 3 sty pub hall.
Sep 19, 1984
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of extensive amount of unused bldg materials cellar thru out.
Sep 19, 1984
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder key operated lock on iron gate yard to basement pub hall.
Sep 19, 1984
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-20.08 adm code post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing.
Sep 19, 1984
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
Apartment only
Dec 8, 2025 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 19, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Sep 19, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Sep 19, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Sep 19, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Sep 19, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Electric
No lighting
Sep 19, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 19, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 19, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 12, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 12, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 12, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Sep 12, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Sep 12, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 12, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Electric
No lighting
Sep 12, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 15, 2023 · Apt 3FL
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Nov 29, 2017 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1901
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 3,360 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1647 / 68
- Assessed value
- $126,780
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #342664, last renewed Jan 26, 2007.
Questions about 831 Putnam Avenue
Who owns 831 Putnam Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Harris Marjorie.
Does 831 Putnam Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 56 housing violations at this property.
Is 831 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 831 Putnam Avenue built?
City records list 1901 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 831 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.