797 Putnam Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01647-0084Map
Owner of record: Boro Realty LLC
797 Putnam Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 32 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Boro Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 311 housing violations here, most recently on September 2, 2026. 19 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 31 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 311
- DOB violations
- 6
- ECB violations
- 10
- HPD complaints
- 910
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
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 311
- 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 missing information , 1st story
Sep 2, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock at door in the entrance located at apt 1d, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 2, 2026 · Apt 1D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom system from building front to return buzzer at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 1d, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 2, 2026 · Apt 1D
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.
Aug 11, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner pursuant to local law 1 of 2004 related to lead-based paint notices, inspections and remediation/abatement activities.
Aug 11, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page
May 17, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at north and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 3d, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 18676406 issued 01-mar-26 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Mar 1, 2026 · Apt 3D
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at north and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 3d, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 1, 2026 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3d, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 1, 2026 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at basement at boiler room
Mar 1, 2026
Open — Nov sent out
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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3d, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 1, 2026 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 22, 2026 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 22, 2026 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at building front entrance door
Jan 6, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Dec 23, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower glass pane at building entrance door , 1st story
Dec 21, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at building entrance door , 1st story
Dec 21, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at vestibule
Oct 17, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material ceiling at vestibule
Oct 17, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace the broken or defective washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 11, 2025 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 4th room from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 11, 2025 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 11, 2025 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchenette located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 11, 2025 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latchset at building entrance door
Aug 1, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 1c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 7, 2025 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 3, 2025 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace the broken or defective wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 3, 2025 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste line at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 3, 2025 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at south wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 3, 2025 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective bell buzzer from building front to apt south wall in the foyer located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 3, 2025 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 3, 2025 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 3, 2025 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 11, 2025 · Apt 1C
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 11, 2025 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective buckled wood floor in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 11, 2025 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 11, 2025 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 11, 2025 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north located at apt 1c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 11, 2025 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mailbox door at east and west walls at public hall, 1st story
May 21, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective rubber tread covering at 3rd amd 6th thread from bottom at public hall stairs, 1st story
May 21, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 4c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 21, 2025 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective glass pane at upper sash window in the 4th room from north located at apt 4c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 21, 2025 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower glass pane at building entrance door , 1st story
May 21, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective rubber thread cover 13th thread from bottom at public hall stairs, 3rd story
May 21, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 21, 2025 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wasteline at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 4c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 21, 2025 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 4c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 21, 2025 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 18, 2025 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom system from building entrance to return buzzer at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 1d, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 12, 2025 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of rodents rats yard
Dec 5, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 6
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jul 25, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 10
- Class - 2
32a 15 16 48a 50abcd 50a-flue pipe not properly sealed to chimney base 50b-flue pipe need support 50c-boiler room excessive soot 50d-boiler jacket corroded
Jan 24, 2012 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain: noted: water is leaking from ceiling above. 1st floor at hallway, front location, same water is leaking through light fixture, and a joint compound container, now being place on floor to
Dec 13, 2005
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain building-section of ceiling has evidence fo water stain throughout kitchen ceiling section showing evidence of plater unkeyed-location 4th story apt. 10-(east). remedy: repair roof make all
Dec 23, 1997 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior masonry wall - approx 4 ft by ft section of the face brick wythe is missing below the far east 3rd floor window. remedy: repace missing bricks below 3rd floor window.
Oct 4, 1995 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain the front ecterior building wall approx 4ftx4ft section of the force brick wythe is missing below the far east 3 floor window 2-empty mortor joints at the brick arch above the same 3 floor w
Aug 10, 1995 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain defect noted brickwork broken loose defective and missing sections of brickwork approx 4x4 at 3 floor east side of building remedy make building safe obtain all necessary permits provide sid
Jun 28, 1995 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain. defect noted: brickwork broken, loose defectiveand missing section of brickwork floor facade east side. remedy: makewall safe, obtain all necessary permits, provide sidewalk shed. make-
May 3, 1995
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain the east area of the fascade:a 4x4 area of the face brick wythe,below the 3rd flr.window has already collapsed-exposed back brick poorly bonnded.2-empty mortar joints at the brick arch above
Mar 2, 1995
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintan exterior bldg wall defect is brick is broken loose bricks approx 3x3 @ 2fl facade e window have fallow to street, mortor joint eroded at 3 story ordinatalac concrete belt line.motor joints er
Jan 23, 1995
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall. defect is approx: 3'-0' foot x 3'-0' foot section of brickwork has fallen to sidewalk below, from front facade between second and third story windows located at ea
Jan 22, 1995 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Paint/plaster
Window/frame
Aug 11, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 11, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Aug 8, 2026 · Apt 1D
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jun 11, 2026 · Apt 1D
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Mar 11, 2026 · Apt 1D
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Mar 3, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Mar 3, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 25, 2026 · Apt 1C
Close - Electric
Power outage
Feb 25, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 25, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Electric
No lighting
Feb 25, 2026 · Apt 3D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 25, 2026 · Apt 3D
Close - Electric
Power outage
Feb 25, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 25, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 4D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 6, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 3D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 4C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 4D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 19, 2026 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 19, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 16, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 15, 2026 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 3, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 3, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 2, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 2, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Dec 29, 2025 · Apt 1A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 29, 2025 · Apt 1A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 29, 2025 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Dec 29, 2025 · Apt 1A
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 22, 2025 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 22, 2025 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Dec 22, 2025 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 19, 2025 · Apt 3D
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Dec 19, 2025 · Apt 1A
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 19, 2025 · Apt 1A
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 32
- Building area
- 18,550 ft²
- Lot area
- 5,288 ft²
- Zoning
- R6A
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1647 / 84
- Assessed value
- $929,250
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #337334, last renewed Jul 24, 2025.
Questions about 797 Putnam Avenue
Who owns 797 Putnam Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Boro Realty LLC.
Does 797 Putnam Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 311 housing violations at this property.
Is 797 Putnam Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 31 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 97% of its 32 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 797 Putnam Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 797 Putnam Avenue?
It has 32 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.