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740 Putnam Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01651-0012Map

Owner of record: Lin, Xiao Feng

740 Putnam Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Lin, Xiao Feng. HPD has recorded 47 housing violations here, most recently on July 31, 2026. 8 of the 47 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
47
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
11

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Jul 31, 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 · 47

  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft observed at the ceiling in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 31, 2026 · Apt 3

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 4, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 31, 2026 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 31, 2026 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 23, 2026 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 23, 2026 · Apt 4

    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.

    Jun 10, 2025

    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 11, 2024

    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
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & ceiling 2 sty apt 2. , section '' ''

    Aug 31, 1988 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items etc 2 sty apt 2. , section '' ''

    Aug 31, 1988 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder key operated lock 2 sty apt 2. , section '' ''

    Aug 31, 1988 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective door jamb entrance 2 sty apt 2. , section '' ''

    Aug 31, 1988 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department door entrance 2 sty apt 2. , section '' ''

    Aug 31, 1988 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl 2 sty apt 2 bathroom. , section '' ''

    Aug 31, 1988 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 2 sty apt 2. , section '' ''

    Aug 31, 1988 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove all obstructions from water closet 2 sty apt 2 bathroom. , section '' ''

    Aug 31, 1988 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of water stains ceiling 2 sty apt 2 kitchen. , section '' ''

    Aug 31, 1988 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of paint cans scuttle ladder enclosure 3 sty public hall.

    Oct 13, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing door saddle front entrance from street 1 sty.

    Oct 13, 1987

    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 50 watts night inspection.

    Oct 13, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder key operated lock installed entrance door from street 1 sty.

    Oct 13, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items bicycles & bldg materials 1 sty public hall.

    Oct 13, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination vestibule 1 sty night inspection.

    Oct 13, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-16.01 adm code reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl bathroom 2 sty apt 2. located at apt 2

    Mar 8, 1983 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code refit door basement pub hall to cellar.

    Mar 8, 1983

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective wall fixture 2 sty pub hall.

    Mar 8, 1983

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-16.01 adm code repair the leaky and/or defective faucets shower body bathroom 2 sty apt 2. located at apt 2

    Mar 8, 1983 · Apt 2

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective clg fixture kitchen 2 sty apt 2. located at apt 2

    Mar 8, 1983 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold articles scuttle closet 3 sty pub hall.

    Mar 8, 1983

    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 frame missing.

    Mar 8, 1983

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches kitchen & bathroom 2 sty apt.

    Mar 8, 1983

    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 frame missing.

    Mar 8, 1983

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard.

    Mar 8, 1983

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-21.03 adm code paint or post a sign indicating floors on walls at or near stairs all stys pub hall.

    Mar 8, 1983

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household articles 3 sty public hall.

    Mar 8, 1983

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    § 65 m/d law provide under completed permit, a proper enclosure for the central heating plant, boiler - cellar.

    Mar 8, 1983

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-19.07 adm code 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 at front of building. survey

    Mar 8, 1983

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination vestibule 1st story.

    Mar 8, 1983

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceiling cellar at front.

    Mar 8, 1983

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household items scuttle area 3 sty pub hall.

    Mar 8, 1983

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & clg throughout 2 sty apt.

    Mar 8, 1983

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder lock street to vestibule door.

    Mar 8, 1983

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color clg bathroom 2 sty apt 2. located at apt 2

    Mar 8, 1983 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective tile floor front room 2 sty apt 2. located at apt 2

    Mar 8, 1983 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-20.01 adm code 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 all entrance doors to apts all stories.

    Mar 8, 1983

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    D26-19.07 adm code install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 40 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the rear yard.

    Mar 8, 1983

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 6, 2026 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 30, 2026 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 30, 2026 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 19, 2026 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 19, 2026 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 10, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 10, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jun 10, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 10, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 9, 2026 · Apt 3

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jun 9, 2026 · Apt 3

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Aug 18, 2026Non-market transferThree family dwellings3

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C0)
Year built
1899
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
3,420 ft²
Lot area
1,900 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1651 / 12
Assessed value
$151,260
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #310439, last renewed Aug 26, 2025.

Questions about 740 Putnam Avenue

Who owns 740 Putnam Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Lin, Xiao Feng.

Does 740 Putnam Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 47 housing violations at this property.

Is 740 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 740 Putnam Avenue built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 740 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.