820 Putnam Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01652-0015Map
Owner of record: 820 Putnam LLC
820 Putnam Avenue is a two-family home built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is 820 Putnam LLC. HPD has recorded 37 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 37 of the 37 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 37
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 7
- HPD complaints
- 56
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 · 37
- 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.
Nov 24, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Dec 4, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Nov 28, 2023
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Nov 17, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Mar 16, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Apr 21, 2021
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Nov 7, 2019
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Jan 9, 2018
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Nov 1, 2008 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Section 9, 170, 171, 300, 301, 302 m.d.law-file plans and application and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the conversion from a private dwelling to multiple dwelling use if lawfully feasible or restore to lawful occupancy in the entire apartment located at apt bsmt
Oct 18, 2008 · Apt BSMT
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Properly secure the loose scuttle ladder at public hall, 2nd story
Oct 18, 2008
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible .. in the entire apartment located at apt bsmt
Oct 18, 2008 · Apt BSMT
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections .. in the entire apartment located at apt bsmt
Oct 18, 2008 · Apt BSMT
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections at basement
Sep 13, 2008
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible at basement
Sep 13, 2008
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective paving .. at front areaway
Apr 14, 2006
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color walls and ceiling in the 3rd living room from north located at apt 1stfl, 1st story
Apr 14, 2006 · Apt 1STFL
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit window in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story
Sep 2, 2005 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl .. in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story
Sep 2, 2005 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of concealed water leak ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story
Sep 2, 2005 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective oven door at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story
Sep 2, 2005 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires wall in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story
Sep 2, 2005 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story
Sep 2, 2005 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective paving .. at front areaway
Sep 2, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical wall outlets 1st room north and in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story
Sep 2, 2005 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story
Sep 2, 2005 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 1, 1st story
Sep 2, 2005 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder lock key operated installed entrance door to building
Sep 2, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective spring balance bottom sash windows in the 1st room from north located at apt 1, 1st story
Sep 2, 2005 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture ceiling kitchen ,1st room north and in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story
Sep 2, 2005 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of sealed window sash that's unable to be opened in the bathroom located at apt 1stfl, 1st story, apartment at south
Jun 16, 2005 · Apt 1STFL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of double cylinder lock at door to bldg. entrance , 1st story
Jun 16, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture in the 1st room from north located at apt 1stfl, 1st story, apartment at south
Jun 16, 2005 · Apt 1STFL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1stfl, 1st story, apartment at south
Jun 16, 2005 · Apt 1STFL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling and walls in the bathroom located at apt 1stfl, 1st story
Jun 16, 2005 · Apt 1STFL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... and mildew in the bathroom located at apt 1stfl, 1st story, apartment at south
Jun 16, 2005 · Apt 1STFL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1stfl, 1st story, apartment at south
Jun 16, 2005 · Apt 1STFL
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 2
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 7, 2016
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Nov 25, 1997
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 7
- Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35175879m issued on 06/07/16 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1;28-204.4 & 1rcny102-01. for defective entry concrete stop etc. remedy: comply w/comm's
Jul 25, 2016 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances. noted: concrete stairs at front entry 1st 4 steps have shifted & are sagging also concrete curb at front entry is cracked w/large pieces of concrete on public
Jun 7, 2016 · Penalty $5,000
Active - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o and dept of bldg records class "a" apt created at basement partitions erected creating rooms kitchen & bathroom fixtures present rem: discontinue illegal use of amen
Sep 13, 2009 · Penalty $12,000
Active - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o & dob records. class 'a' apt created at basement, partitions erected creating rooms. fixtures present. remedy: discontinue illegal use of amended c of o.
Oct 18, 2008 · Penalty $12,000
Active - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o #1500535 issued sep 19, 1956 indicate bldg legally approved for 2 families noted bsmt lvl has been altered as a class a apt remedy: discontinue illegal use &/or amen
Sep 22, 2008
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o permit. work noted: bsmt level reconfigured creating class a apt plumbing line installed for kitchen w/gas stove; 3pc bathroom w/vanity water closet tub. also noted no permit filed ro obtained for work
Sep 22, 2008
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain defect is brick chimney cullapsed above roof levelblocking linning and cusing fumes to enter into roof rafters of adjoining property known as 822 putnam ave.remedy remove blockage of chimney
Jan 21, 1998 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Complaints
- General
Window guards
Feb 9, 2012 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 14, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 2, 2009 · Apt GRD
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 22, 2008 · Apt BSMT
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 16, 2008 · Apt BSMT
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 8, 2008 · Apt BSMT
Close - Heating
Heat related
Sep 11, 2008 · Apt GRND
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 20, 2006 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Construction
Pavement
Jan 20, 2006 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jan 20, 2006 · Apt 1STFL
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 20, 2006 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 20, 2006 · Apt 1STFL
Close - General
Doors
Jan 20, 2006 · Apt 1STFL
Close - General
Mold
Jan 20, 2006 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Plumbing
Shower-stall
Jan 20, 2006 · Apt 1STFL
Close - General
Windows
Aug 29, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - General
Cabinet
Aug 29, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Aug 29, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - General
Windows
Aug 29, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - General
Mold
Aug 29, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 29, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 29, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Wiring
Aug 29, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 29, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Lighting
Aug 29, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 29, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - General
Locks
Aug 29, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Wiring
Aug 29, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Lighting
Aug 29, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - General
Windows
Aug 1, 2005 · Apt 1STFL
Close - General
Locks
Aug 1, 2005 · Apt 1STFL
Close - General
Doors
Aug 1, 2005 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Aug 1, 2005 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Electric
Lighting
Aug 1, 2005 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Aug 1, 2005 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Aug 1, 2005 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Aug 1, 2005 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 1, 2005 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Electric
Lighting
Aug 1, 2005 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Electric
Lighting
Aug 1, 2005 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Electric
Wiring
Aug 1, 2005 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 1, 2005 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 1, 2005 · Apt 1STFL
Close - General
Mold
Aug 1, 2005 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jun 8, 2005 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 8, 2005 · Apt 1STFL
Close - General
Mold
Jun 8, 2005 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Jun 8, 2005 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Jun 8, 2005 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jun 8, 2005 · Apt 1STFL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B9)
- Year built
- 1899
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 2,640 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,950 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1652 / 15
- Assessed value
- $143,400
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #811803, last renewed Jul 30, 2013.
Questions about 820 Putnam Avenue
Who owns 820 Putnam Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 820 Putnam LLC.
Does 820 Putnam Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 37 housing violations at this property.
Is 820 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 820 Putnam Avenue built?
City records list 1899 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 820 Putnam Avenue?
It has 2 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.