255 Putnam Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01822-0077Map
Owner of record: Garnier-Simon, Margareth
255 Putnam Avenue is a two-family home built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Garnier-Simon, Margareth. HPD has recorded 13 housing violations here, most recently on November 17, 2022. 12 of the 13 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 13
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 37
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 · 13
- 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at the basement level in the 4th room from north located at apt 1, 1st story
Dec 30, 2007 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of an 8' x 12' wood partition erected with a locked door preventing egrees from 1 st apt to public hall , 1st story
Dec 30, 2007
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at the basement level in the 4th room from north located at apt 1, 1st story
Dec 30, 2007 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the walls and ceilings at the upper level located at apt 1, 1st story
Dec 30, 2007 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at the basement level in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story
Dec 30, 2007 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the walls and ceilings at the basement level located at apt 1, 1st story
Dec 30, 2007 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at the basement level over and in the 1st room from north located at apt 1, 1st story
Dec 30, 2007 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture at the basement level in the 4th room from north located at apt 1, 1st story
Dec 30, 2007 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at bsmt-apt base
Aug 16, 2007 · Apt BASE
Open — Nov sent out
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- CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from north located at bsmt-apt base
Aug 14, 2007 · Apt BASE
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color walls & ceilings throughout in the duplex apartment 1st story & basement
Aug 9, 2007
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of erecting walls creating portition extention aprx. 8 x 4 from basement to rear yard
Aug 9, 2007
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 3
- Hazardous
Failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner to correct. violatingconditions in nov 34584875x. noted: erected partitiors at 1st flr staircase diving space obstruction secondary means of(egress) from this
Dec 27, 2007
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit. work noted: built partitions at 1st floor staircasedivided staircase on 2 parts & closed 2nd means of egress from 1st floor upper level of duplex apartment. remedy: restore premises to prior
Aug 10, 2007 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg, defect is: 1. part of sheetrock approx. 4' x4' at rear of the premises at basement (ground level) - broken & two pieces of sheetrock hanging at ceiling & are in danger of collapse.
Aug 10, 2007 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Toilet
Jun 24, 2014 · Apt BMST
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 24, 2014 · Apt BSMT
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 21, 2014 · Apt BSMT
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 6, 2014 · Apt NA
Close - General
Floor
Feb 27, 2009 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 27, 2009 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Lighting
Dec 6, 2007 · Apt BASE
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 6, 2007 · Apt BASE
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 20, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 20, 2007 · Apt 1
Close
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- General
Floor
Oct 20, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - General
Locks
Oct 20, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - General
Floor
Oct 20, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Oct 3, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 3, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 3, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 3, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Lighting
Oct 3, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 3, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - General
Floor
Oct 3, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - General
Windows
Oct 3, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Lighting
Oct 3, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 9, 2007 · Apt BASE
Close - General
Floor
Aug 9, 2007 · Apt BASE
Close - General
Windows
Aug 3, 2007 · Apt BASE
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Aug 3, 2007 · Apt BASE
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 3, 2007 · Apt BASE
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Aug 3, 2007 · Apt BASE
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 19, 2007 · Apt BASE
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
May 2, 2007 · Apt BASE
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 2, 2007 · Apt BASE
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
May 2, 2007 · Apt BASE
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Dec 9, 2006 · Apt BASE
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Dec 9, 2006 · Apt BASE
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Dec 9, 2006 · Apt BASE
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 9, 2006 · Apt BASE
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 9, 2006 · Apt BASE
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B3)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 2,400 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1822 / 77
- Assessed value
- $82,920
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #819446, last renewed Aug 8, 2025.
Questions about 255 Putnam Avenue
Who owns 255 Putnam Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Garnier-Simon, Margareth.
Does 255 Putnam Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 13 housing violations at this property.
Is 255 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 255 Putnam Avenue built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 255 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.