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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

Concern
4 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 · 56

  • 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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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 20, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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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  • B

    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
  • A

    § 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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    Replace with new the missing baluster 1st from bottom at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    Sep 24, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose baluster 2nd from bottom at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    Sep 24, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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

    Open — Info 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 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

    Open — Info 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.

    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.

    Nov 10, 2022

    Open — Info 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

    Open — Info 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.

    Mar 1, 2022

    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.

    Apr 12, 2021

    Open — Info 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

    Open — Info 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 19, 2018

    Open — Info 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 28, 2017

    Open — Info 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 14, 2016

    Open — Info 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 13, 2015

    Open — Info 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.

    Feb 24, 2015

    Open — Info 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 a minimum of 100 watts of incandescent light is required. (light fixture present)

    Sep 17, 2014

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening hasp & eye scuttle cover roof.

    Oct 6, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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 6, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.