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
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 · 35
- 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
Closed — Violation closed - 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
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at b-room 2fl, 2nd story
Sep 8, 2010 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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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- ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing saddle in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story
Apr 7, 2009 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches 2nd. sty. apt. 2.
Jun 20, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder key operated lock at entrance door to bldg. front st.
Jun 20, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder lock key operated entrance door to building.
Jun 20, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lock set, all room door, 2nd sty. apt. 2.
Jun 20, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening key operated double cylinder lock entrance gate to bsmnt sty.
Jun 20, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of locked door from bsmnt. to 1 sty. public hall.
Jun 20, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets kitchensink bsmnt. sty. apt.
Jun 20, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective grout wall tiles bathroom bsmnt. sty. apt.
Jun 20, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets bathtub bathroom bsmnt sty. apt.
Jun 20, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color walls bathroom bsmnt. sty. apt.
Jun 20, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches basement sty. apt.
Jun 20, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing locking device vestibule basement entrance door to building.
Jun 20, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceiling bathroom, 2 sty. apt.
Jun 20, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit door bathroom, 2 sty. apt.
Jun 20, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 2nd sty. 2, bathroom & kitchen.
Jun 20, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen & bathroom 3 sty. apt. 3a.
Jun 20, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock installed in wrought iron entrance door at stoop
Jun 5, 2001
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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
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.