916 Putnam Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01653-0026Map
Owner of record: Wright Rickman 2016 Irrevocable Trust
916 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 Wright Rickman 2016 Irrevocable Trust. HPD has recorded 23 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 20 of the 23 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 23
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 8
- HPD complaints
- 77
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 · 23
- 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 8, 2018
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electric wall outlets in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 15, 2014 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 15, 2014 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 15, 2014 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mechanical vent at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story
Jun 17, 2013 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose hand rail at public hall stairs, 1st story
Jun 14, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 2, 1st story
Jun 14, 2013 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and walls in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story
Jun 14, 2013 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit south entrance door located at apt 2, 1st story, apartment at south
Nov 14, 2011 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective door in the entrance located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 19, 2011 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective door and lockset in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 1, 2011 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective door in the entrance located at apt 2, 1st story
Aug 3, 2011 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective door in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2, 1st story
Aug 3, 2011 · Apt 2
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective locking device at door in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2, 1st story
Aug 3, 2011 · Apt 2
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet at west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 1st story
Aug 3, 2011 · Apt 2
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked
Feb 23, 2011
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 1
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 13, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 8
- Class - 2
Failure to comply w/comissioner's order contained in nov # 35161453h issued on 10/21/2015 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 and 1rcny 102-01. remedy:comply w/commissioners
Apr 16, 2016 · Penalty $830
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35161453h issued on 10/21/15 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny102-01. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a c of c.
Mar 8, 2016 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35161453h issued on 10/21/15 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny102-01. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a c of c.
Jan 16, 2016 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Denied access to construction site.noted:work in progress under application no.320983487-ot with workers in basement near front window doing grinding and access to construction site was denied by another male,w
Oct 21, 2015 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o a permit,expired permit noted:work in progress under permit no.320983487-ot with worker in basement doing grinding and permit has been expired on 8/12/15.stop all work make safe contact dob.rem:renew p
Oct 21, 2015 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
28-105.11 failure to post work permit @ site.noted:work in progress at site under permit no.320983487-ot with worker in basementr doing grinding and observed no work permits posted at site.rem:post work permits
Oct 21, 2015 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping per section requirements.noted at exp#1 observed at time of inspection excessive construction debris is piled up and being stored in front yard.large amount of wood and
Dec 15, 2014 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o a permit. noted at rear yard erected a vertical extension above rear basement exit with window openings and re direction of storm water connection. rmdy: obtain permit restore to prior legal condition
Dec 5, 2014
Resolve
Complaints
- Electric
Outlet/switch
Aug 11, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Aug 11, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Aug 7, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Aug 7, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jul 30, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jul 28, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jul 28, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jul 28, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jul 10, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jul 10, 2014 · Apt 2
Close
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- Appliance
Refrigerator
Jul 10, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - General
Ventilation system
Jun 14, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - General
Mold
Jun 11, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 11, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 25, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 18, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 7, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 7, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 6, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 21, 2013 · Apt 2NDF
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 29, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 27, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 20, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 20, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 20, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 27, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 12, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - General
Doors
Dec 12, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - General
Mailbox
Dec 9, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - General
Doors
Dec 9, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Wiring
Dec 7, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - General
Doors
Dec 7, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 3, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - General
Doors
Dec 3, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Lighting
Dec 3, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - General
Doors
Dec 1, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 20, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Nov 20, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 11, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - General
Doors
Nov 9, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 7, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 1, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - General
Doors
Oct 10, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - General
Doors
Sep 23, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - General
Doors
Aug 30, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 30, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 26, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - General
Doors
Jul 26, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - General
Doors
Jul 26, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jul 25, 2011 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B3)
- Year built
- 1899
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 2,832 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,967 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 1653 / 26
- Assessed value
- $119,280
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #813933, last renewed Sep 16, 2014.
Questions about 916 Putnam Avenue
Who owns 916 Putnam Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Wright Rickman 2016 Irrevocable Trust.
Does 916 Putnam Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 23 housing violations at this property.
Is 916 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 916 Putnam Avenue built?
City records list 1899 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 916 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.