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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

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 24, 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 · 37

  • 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 24, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Dec 4, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 28, 2023

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 17, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 16, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 21, 2021

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 7, 2019

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Jan 9, 2018

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • B

    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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  • B

    Properly secure the loose scuttle ladder at public hall, 2nd story

    Oct 18, 2008

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective paving .. at front areaway

    Apr 14, 2006

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • A

    Refit window in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story

    Sep 2, 2005 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective paving .. at front areaway

    Sep 2, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder lock key operated installed entrance door to building

    Sep 2, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of double cylinder lock at door to bldg. entrance , 1st story

    Jun 16, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.