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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

Concern
3 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 · 23

  • 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 8, 2018

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • B

    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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  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Properly secure the loose hand rail at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Jun 14, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    Refit south entrance door located at apt 2, 1st story, apartment at south

    Nov 14, 2011 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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

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

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.