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
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 47
- ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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.
Jun 10, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 - IInformation / order
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 - IInformation / order
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 - BHazardous
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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- BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items etc 2 sty apt 2. , section '' ''
Aug 31, 1988 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective door jamb entrance 2 sty apt 2. , section '' ''
Aug 31, 1988 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Remove all obstructions from water closet 2 sty apt 2 bathroom. , section '' ''
Aug 31, 1988 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of paint cans scuttle ladder enclosure 3 sty public hall.
Oct 13, 1987
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing door saddle front entrance from street 1 sty.
Oct 13, 1987
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items bicycles & bldg materials 1 sty public hall.
Oct 13, 1987
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination vestibule 1 sty night inspection.
Oct 13, 1987
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code refit door basement pub hall to cellar.
Mar 8, 1983
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective wall fixture 2 sty pub hall.
Mar 8, 1983
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - BHazardous
D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches kitchen & bathroom 2 sty apt.
Mar 8, 1983
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household articles 3 sty public hall.
Mar 8, 1983
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
§ 65 m/d law provide under completed permit, a proper enclosure for the central heating plant, boiler - cellar.
Mar 8, 1983
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2026 | Non-market transfer | Three family dwellings | 3 |
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.