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829 Putnam Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01647-0069Map

Owner of record: Townhouse Rental, L.l.c.

829 Putnam Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Townhouse Rental, L.l.c.. HPD has recorded 132 housing violations here, most recently on December 12, 2025.

HPD violations
132
DOB violations
4
ECB violations
10
HPD complaints
159

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Dec 12, 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 · 132

  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building front entrance door , 1st story

    Dec 12, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 12, 2025 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 12, 2025 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north

    Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north

    Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 4, 2025 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 19, 2025 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 19, 2025 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 19, 2025 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 3, 2024 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door at vestibule , 1st story

    Mar 31, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 15 square feet at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 27, 2023 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees at all hot water fixtures in entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north

    Aug 10, 2023 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective entrance door to apartment located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north

    Aug 10, 2023 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 31, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 31, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    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.

    Apr 12, 2021

    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 12, 2021

    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 31, 2019

    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 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.

    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
  • I

    The premises have been vacated by an order of this department and cannot be reoccupied except for caretaker until a new certificate of occupancy has been obtained.

    Jan 30, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at all stories at public hall

    Jan 16, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wire at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Jan 16, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the missing cover at house trap at cellar

    Jan 16, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide a seal up of all openings through out in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt

    Jan 16, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective stringers pulling away from baseboard at 2nd to 3rd story at public hall stairs

    Jan 16, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the accumulation of water / sewage in the entire floor area at cellar

    Jan 16, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at all bathrooms and kitchens in the entire building

    Jan 16, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at all bathrooms and kitchens in the entire building

    Jan 16, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective boiler at cellar

    Jan 16, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in house drain / trap at cellar

    Jan 16, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at public hall

    Aug 22, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the leaky and/or defective water supply pipe at ceiling in the cellar , 1st story

    Jan 7, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story

    Jan 7, 2014 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures in all rooms in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story

    Jan 4, 2014 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the raw sewage pooling at floor at cellar

    Jan 4, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1

    Jan 4, 2014 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 4

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Mar 22, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jun 15, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jun 15, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Sep 2, 2008

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed

ECB violations · 10

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation#35113917k issued on 12/19/16 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.rem:comply with commissio

    Feb 3, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to safeguard all persons & property affected by construction operations. observed concrete steps leading to cellar @ exp#1 w/out a guardrail or complete covering. opening only partially covered w/ plywo

    Dec 19, 2016 · Penalty $1,630

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Bc 3303.4.2 containers.note:@the time of my insp of a 3 story alteration,site closed.i observed a 30 cubic yard dumpsters full to the rim w/debris of dirt,lumber plastic garabge bag,was not cover as require by

    Jul 6, 2016 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in nov#35168999l issued on 03/22/16 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 and 1rcny 102-01, for failure to provide guardrails

    Jun 17, 2016 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35114144m issued on 03/23/16 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1;28-204.4 & 1rcny102-01. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a c of c.

    May 17, 2016 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unlawfully continued work while on a notice of a stop work order.const.note:at time of inspection workmen were observed leveling and installing floor joists and receiving and stockpiling materials contrary to

    Mar 23, 2016 · Penalty $4,800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to safeguard all persons & property affected by construction operations. noted: construciton work being done under permit #321313244-01-ew-ot & 321313253-01-al interior demo being done,all flooring remo

    Mar 22, 2016 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to provide approved/accepted plans at job site at time of inspection. noted: construction work under permits #321313244-01-ew-ot issued 3-10-16 & expires 7/28/16 alt type 2 partitions,interior partition

    Mar 22, 2016 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner: failure to comply with the law for drainage system p.c.702.1;27-911. observed in 829-putnam ave at 1st fl heavy build up of mosquitos and sewer flies which

    Nov 22, 2011 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping per section requirements defects noted at front yard setback found with the storage of construction material debris at approx 4 cubic yards remedy: maintain adequate

    Sep 2, 2008 · Penalty $4,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 23, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Nov 10, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 10, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Nov 4, 2025 · Apt 4

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Nov 4, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Sep 11, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jun 19, 2025 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Oct 31, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Oct 31, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 31, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
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  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Oct 26, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 26, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 25, 2023 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Aug 18, 2023 · Apt UNIT1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 18, 2023 · Apt UNIT1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 18, 2023 · Apt UNIT1

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Aug 18, 2023 · Apt UNIT1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Aug 18, 2023 · Apt UNIT1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Steam pipe/riser

    Aug 18, 2023 · Apt UNIT1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Aug 18, 2023 · Apt UNIT1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Door/frame

    Aug 16, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Aug 16, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Aug 16, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Aug 16, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Aug 16, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Aug 16, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 16, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Aug 16, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Aug 9, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Aug 9, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Aug 9, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 9, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Aug 9, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 9, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Aug 9, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Aug 9, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 1, 2023 · Apt APT1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jan 17, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jan 17, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 17, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 29, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Dec 29, 2014 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Dec 29, 2014 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Sewer

    Dec 29, 2014 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 21, 2014 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 21, 2014 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Sewer

    Feb 21, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 8, 2014 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 6, 2014 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 20, 2013 · Apt NA

    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 (C3)
Year built
1931
Floors
3
Residential units
4
Building area
3,293 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1647 / 69
Assessed value
$489,150
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #308678, last renewed Jul 16, 2026.

Questions about 829 Putnam Avenue

Who owns 829 Putnam Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Townhouse Rental, L.l.c..

Does 829 Putnam Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 132 housing violations at this property.

Is 829 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 829 Putnam Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 829 Putnam Avenue?

It has 4 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.