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780 Putnam Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01651-0033Map

Owner of record: John Ap Trust

780 Putnam Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is John Ap Trust. HPD has recorded 18 housing violations here, most recently on November 20, 2025. 3 of the 18 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
18
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
9

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 20, 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 · 18

  • 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 20, 2025

    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.

    Nov 27, 2024

    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.

    Nov 21, 2023

    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.

    Mar 24, 2023

    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.

    Nov 10, 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.

    Mar 1, 2022

    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.

    Mar 1, 2022

    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.

    Apr 12, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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
  • 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. qwg to install = 4; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 22, 2012 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder rear yard south side of the building

    Aug 18, 2004 · Apt N/A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint rear yard south side of building

    Aug 18, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.

    May 13, 1983

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 1

  • Class - 2

    Electrical work w/o permit.observed @ 4:05pm(4)boilers installed in bsmt for various apts & water heaters.no application on file for boilersapp 3293643 does not cover work.rem:obtain permit.

    Jan 6, 2015 · Penalty $4,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Electric

    Lighting

    Feb 17, 2014 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Feb 17, 2014 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Feb 17, 2014 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 27, 2013 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 27, 2013 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 18, 2013 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 9, 2013 · Apt 4

    Close
  • General

    Window guards

    Aug 14, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Mar 21, 2007 · Apt 1

    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
1899
Floors
3
Residential units
4
Building area
3,400 ft²
Lot area
1,875 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1651 / 33
Assessed value
$411,300
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #338296, last renewed Dec 24, 2025.

Questions about 780 Putnam Avenue

Who owns 780 Putnam Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is John Ap Trust.

Does 780 Putnam Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 18 housing violations at this property.

Is 780 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 780 Putnam Avenue built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 780 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.