285 Putnam Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01822-0062Map

285 Putnam Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Idris Applewhite. HPD has recorded 24 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 14 of the 24 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 24
DOB violations: 1
ECB violations: 1
HPD complaints: 8

What to know

Concern

1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good

Last violation May 5, 2026

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 · 24

ANon-hazardous
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.
May 5, 2026
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
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.
Jun 10, 2025
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
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
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 20, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
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
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 1, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
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
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 12, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
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
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.
Oct 31, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed

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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.
Oct 19, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story
Apr 4, 2018
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Apr 4, 2018
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story
Apr 4, 2018
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
Apr 4, 2018
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Apr 4, 2018
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at front entrance to building at public hall, 1st story
Apr 4, 2018
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
Apr 4, 2018
Open — 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, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3flr, 3rd story
Dec 3, 2005 · Apt 3FLR
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 3flr, 3rd story
Dec 3, 2005 · Apt 3FLR
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Dec 3, 2005
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Dec 3, 2005
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder key operated lock installed on entrance door to bldg.
Feb 2, 1988
Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 1

Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jan 13, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 1

Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit work noted:interior demo removal of partition walls removal of fire stopping from ceil at 1st flr. construction of cinder block structure of rear of bldg approx.8'deep by 7'wide. removal of
Nov 18, 2006
Resolve

Complaints

Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 22, 2018 · Apt 2
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 3, 2018 · Apt 2
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 26, 2018 · Apt 2
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 5, 2005 · Apt 3FL
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 1, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 29, 2005 · Apt 3FLR
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 25, 2005 · Apt 3FLR
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 24, 2005 · Apt 3FLR
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 (C0)
Year built: 1910
Floors: 2
Residential units: 3
Building area: 2,745 ft²
Lot area: 2,033 ft²
Zoning: R6B
Community board: 303
Council district: 36
Block / lot: 1822 / 62
Assessed value: $132,660
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #360667, last renewed Sep 15, 2025.

Questions about 285 Putnam Avenue

Who owns 285 Putnam Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Idris Applewhite.

Does 285 Putnam Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 24 housing violations at this property.

Is 285 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 285 Putnam Avenue built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 285 Putnam Avenue?

It has 3 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.