931 Putnam Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01648-0050Map
Owner of record: Herman, Shulem
931 Putnam Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 4 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Herman, Shulem. HPD has recorded 115 housing violations here, most recently on May 27, 2026.
- HPD violations
- 115
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 85
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 115
- ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at west wall at vestibule , 1st story
May 27, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded plaster at west wall at vestibule , 1st story
May 27, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 1 square foot, on the west wall in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 29, 2024 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 1 square foot, on the south wll in the 1st room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 29, 2024 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit the door in the entrance in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 29, 2024 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the header. recesses and sill of the 1st window from east at south in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 29, 2024 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the sills of the windows in the 1st room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 29, 2024 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the header and recess of the 1st. window from west at north in the 1st room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 29, 2024 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 29, 2024 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the header and recesses of the 2nd window from west at north in the 1st room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 29, 2024 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west and south walls in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 29, 2024 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the header, recesses. and sill of the window at south. in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 29, 2024 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 29, 2024 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the header and recesses of the window at east in the 1st room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 29, 2024 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the south wall. in the 1st room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 29, 2024 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 1 square foot, on the west wall in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 16934221 issued 29-apr-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Apr 29, 2024 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 1 square foot, on the south wll in the 1st room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 16934228 issued 29-apr-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Apr 29, 2024 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at west wall in the 5th room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 15, 2024 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the 5th room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 15, 2024 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective , in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 15, 2024 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling by steampipe at east in the 1st room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 14, 2024 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling by steam pipe at east in the 1st room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 14, 2024 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 40 square feet at south and west walls in the 5th room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 14, 2024 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south and west walls in the 5th room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 14, 2024 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective east and west wooden window sill at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 14, 2024 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the 6th room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 14, 2024 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the 5th room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 13, 2024 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at west wall in the 5th room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 13, 2024 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 13, 2024 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 13, 2024 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department window stool at south wall in the 5th room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 13, 2024 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at the west and south walls (approx. 4 sq. ft.) in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 16519706 issued 13-dec-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Dec 13, 2023 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective gap at stool at window (2nd from east at north) in the 1st room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 13, 2023 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 13, 2023 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the west and south walls in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 13, 2023 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the south wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 13, 2023 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at recess at window (1st from north at west) in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 13, 2023 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding maximum allowable temperature of 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 13, 2023 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and south wall in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 13, 2023 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective gap at stool at window kwafinf to fire escape (1st from east at north) in the 1st room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 13, 2023 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden floor (sloping) in the 1st room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 13, 2023 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of wielded bar at window leading to fire escape (2nd from east at north) in the 1st room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 13, 2023 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of lockable door knob at room leading to fire escape window in the 1st room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 13, 2023 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lockset at apartment door in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 13, 2023 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Dec 13, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 13, 2023 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding maximum allowable temperature of 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 13, 2023 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 13, 2023 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Dec 13, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 1
- Class - 2
The new hot water mixing valve is installed without the cold water thermal loop;correct violation and submit the certificate of correction
Mar 14, 2023
Resolve
Complaints
- Outside building
Roof door/hatch
Oct 16, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 21, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 21, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 5, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 5, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jan 5, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 5, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 5, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - General
Janitor/super
Apr 19, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Apr 19, 2024 · Apt 3
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 19, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 19, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 19, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Apr 19, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 13, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 12, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 7, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 7, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 7, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 7, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 7, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Window/frame
Jan 7, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 7, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 29, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 9, 2023 · Apt 3
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Dec 2, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 2, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
No lighting
Nov 20, 2023 · Apt 3
Close - Outside building
Roofing
Nov 20, 2023 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 20, 2023 · Apt 3
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Nov 20, 2023 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 20, 2023 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Door
May 8, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 8, 2023 · Apt BUILDI
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 8, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 7, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 7, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 5, 2023 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 28, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 28, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 25, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 24, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 24, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 22, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 22, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 20, 2023 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 20, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 4, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 4, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Radiator
Feb 4, 2023 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 5,600 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 1648 / 50
- Assessed value
- $688,950
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #302744, last renewed Aug 25, 2025.
Questions about 931 Putnam Avenue
Who owns 931 Putnam Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Herman, Shulem.
Does 931 Putnam Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 115 housing violations at this property.
Is 931 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 931 Putnam Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 931 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.