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249 Putnam Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01822-0080Map

Owner of record: Shah, Sumir

249 Putnam Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1901 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 8 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Shah, Sumir. HPD has recorded 35 housing violations here, most recently on November 28, 2023. 33 of the 35 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
35
DOB violations
7
ECB violations
10
HPD complaints
45

What to know

Concern
10 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 28, 2023

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 · 35

  • 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

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 2fl, 2nd story

    Sep 8, 2010 · Apt 2FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2fl, 2nd story

    Sep 8, 2010 · Apt 2FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story

    Sep 8, 2010 · Apt 2FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at b-room 2fl, 2nd story

    Sep 8, 2010 · Apt 2FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of no electrical supply in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story

    Sep 8, 2010 · Apt 2FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures '' in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story

    Sep 8, 2010 · Apt 2FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures ;; in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story

    Sep 8, 2010 · Apt 2FL

    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 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 4, 2010 · Apt 2FL

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • A

    Discontinue the rooming unit .. in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 4, 2010 · Apt 2FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder key operated lock at entrance door , 1st story

    Apr 7, 2009

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing saddle in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Apr 7, 2009 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective slinding shower door ( make operable ) in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Apr 7, 2009 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Apr 7, 2009 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Apr 7, 2009 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling & walls thru/out 2nd sty. apt. 2.

    Jun 20, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches 2nd. sty. apt. 2.

    Jun 20, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder key operated lock at entrance door to bldg. front st.

    Jun 20, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Jun 20, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective lock set, all room door, 2nd sty. apt. 2.

    Jun 20, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening key operated double cylinder lock entrance gate to bsmnt sty.

    Jun 20, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of locked door from bsmnt. to 1 sty. public hall.

    Jun 20, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets kitchensink bsmnt. sty. apt.

    Jun 20, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective grout wall tiles bathroom bsmnt. sty. apt.

    Jun 20, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets bathtub bathroom bsmnt sty. apt.

    Jun 20, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color walls bathroom bsmnt. sty. apt.

    Jun 20, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches basement sty. apt.

    Jun 20, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing locking device vestibule basement entrance door to building.

    Jun 20, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceiling bathroom, 2 sty. apt.

    Jun 20, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit door bathroom, 2 sty. apt.

    Jun 20, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 2nd sty. 2, bathroom & kitchen.

    Jun 20, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen & bathroom 3 sty. apt. 3a.

    Jun 20, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock installed in wrought iron entrance door at stoop

    Jun 5, 2001

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the nuisnace consisting of rodents rat harborage observed base board attic sty north east room and [duplex apt] in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story

    May 4, 2000 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 7

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    May 16, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Feb 9, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Dec 15, 2010

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Dec 15, 2010

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Dec 15, 2010

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Dec 15, 2010

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Work w/out permit

    Sep 14, 2010

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed

ECB violations · 10

  • Class - 1

    Removed or defaced a written posted vacate order. noted: at the time of inspection,vacate sticker which was posted on 9-15-10,was removed. as per complaint#3354821 full vacate was issued by badge#1842 for a con

    Feb 14, 2018 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts,failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner. respondnet failed to correct conditions cited in prior ecb violation #34838066n for work done w/o a permit. no record of compliance.

    Jun 3, 2011 · Penalty $6,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts. failure to comply w/an order of commissioner. respondent failed to correct violating conditions cited in the prior nov #34838066n. remedy: comply w/commissioner's order.

    Mar 10, 2011 · Penalty $12,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts:failure to comply w/an order of the comm.respondent failed to correct the conditions cited on nov#34838066n.work w/o permit cellar converted to class apt 1st&2nd.rem:comply w/comm's order

    Jan 21, 2011 · Penalty $24,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts failure to comply w/ an order of the commissioner note respondent failed to correct the conditions cited in the prior nov 34838066n for work w/o a permit cellar converted to class a apt 1st 2nd

    Nov 18, 2010 · Penalty $12,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/ the comms order to file a cert of correction w/ the dob resp failed to comply w/ the comms order to correct the violating conditions and file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-204.2 nov 3

    Nov 18, 2010 · Penalty $4,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling from 1 or 2 families to 4 or more families noted: @ cellar a class a apt has been created 1st fl 1 sro & 1 class a apt bsmt 1 class a apt 2nd fl 2 sro's w/ a share

    Sep 14, 2010 · Penalty $25,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in a code compliant manner failure to provide # of required means of egress for every fl per bc 1018.1 & 27-366 @ cellar level a class a apt w/o 2nd means 2nd fl 2 class a apts attic le

    Sep 14, 2010 · Penalty $25,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit noted: cellar converted to class a apt 1st fl & 2nd fl converted to sro's attic class a apt plumbing work partition work electrical work done throughout entire bldg w/o 1st obtaining plans per

    Sep 14, 2010 · Penalty $8,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in a code compliant manner lack of system of automatic sprinklers where required per bc 903.2 / 27-954 premises is an 8 family md w/o sprinklers @ time of insp remedy: comply w/ code

    Sep 14, 2010 · Penalty $25,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Sep 20, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 8, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 8, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Sep 8, 2010 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 8, 2010 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 7, 2010 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 7, 2010 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 7, 2010 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Sep 7, 2010 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Sep 3, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
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  • Electric

    Wiring

    Aug 23, 2010 · Apt 4FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Aug 23, 2010 · Apt 4FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    May 5, 2010 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    May 5, 2010 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Mar 2, 2010 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Mar 2, 2010 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Mar 2, 2010 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Mar 2, 2010 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Mar 2, 2010 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 2, 2010 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Mar 2, 2010 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 2, 2010 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Feb 4, 2010 · Apt ATIC

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 1, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Apr 4, 2009 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 4, 2009 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 4, 2009 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Apr 4, 2009 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 4, 2009 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Apr 4, 2009 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Apr 4, 2009 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Apr 4, 2009 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 4, 2009 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Apr 4, 2009 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Apr 4, 2009 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Apr 4, 2009 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Apr 4, 2009 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Apr 4, 2009 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Ceramic-tile

    Apr 4, 2009 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Shower-stall

    Apr 4, 2009 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 4, 2009 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Apr 4, 2009 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Apr 4, 2009 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 22, 2008 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 21, 2008 · Apt 2FL

    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 (C1)
Year built
1901
Floors
3
Residential units
8
Building area
2,668 ft²
Lot area
1,667 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1822 / 80
Assessed value
$396,450
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #821845, last renewed —.

Questions about 249 Putnam Avenue

Who owns 249 Putnam Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Shah, Sumir.

Does 249 Putnam Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 35 housing violations at this property.

Is 249 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 249 Putnam Avenue built?

City records list 1901 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 249 Putnam Avenue?

It has 8 residential units.

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