239 Putnam Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01822-0086Map
Owner of record: Kimberly George
239 Putnam Avenue is a two-family home built in 1901 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Kimberly George. HPD has recorded 100 housing violations here, most recently on September 15, 2026. 24 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 100
- DOB violations
- 5
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 198
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 · 100
- BHazardous
Remove the torn and/or loose floor covering in the private hallway located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 15, 2026 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 15, 2026 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 15, 2026 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 15, 2026 · Apt 5
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 15, 2026 · Apt 5
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at the radiator in the 1st room from north located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 15, 2026 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixure at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 15, 2026 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective at the faucet in the bathroom located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 15, 2026 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective at the radiator in the 1st room from north located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 15, 2026 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... mold less than 10sq feet observed at the ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 15, 2026 · Apt 5
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
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- BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 15, 2026 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 15, 2026 · Apt 5
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.
May 5, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west and east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 22, 2025 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 22, 2025 · Apt 5
Open — Certification postponment granted - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 22, 2025 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Jun 23, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective missing at vestibule entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Jun 23, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide a piece of garden hose 10 feet in length with female coupling and a 10 quart pail on premises to test sprinkler system.
Jun 23, 2025
Open — Certification postponment denied - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). that is missing in the 1st room from north located at b-room 5, 3rd story, 1st b-room from east at south
Jun 23, 2025 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector that is missing in the 1st room from north located at b-room 5, 3rd story, 1st b-room from east at south
Jun 23, 2025 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling in the 1st room from north located at b-room 5, 3rd story, 1st b-room from east at south
Jun 23, 2025 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at b-room 5, 3rd story, 1st b-room from east at south
Jun 23, 2025 · Apt 5
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.
Jun 10, 2025
Open — Certification postponment denied - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at b-room 5, 3rd story, 1st b-room from east at south
May 27, 2025 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at washbasin in the bathroom located at b-room 5, 3rd story, 1st b-room from east at south
May 27, 2025 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 1st room from east located at b-room 5, 3rd story, 1st b-room from east at south
May 27, 2025 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from east located at b-room 5, 3rd story, 1st b-room from east at south
May 27, 2025 · Apt 5
Open — Certification postponment denied - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchenette located at b-room 5, 3rd story, 1st b-room from east at south
May 27, 2025 · Apt 5
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 11, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a street number on the front of the dwelling plainly visible from the sidewalk. at front areaway
Sep 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 1, 2023 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective floor vinyl tiles in the private hallway located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 1, 2023 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 1, 2023 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department east wall in the private hallway located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 1, 2023 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl in the bathroom located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 1, 2023 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection waste line at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 1, 2023 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 1, 2023 · Apt 5
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 9, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 6, 2022 · Apt 5
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 6, 2022 · Apt 5
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 6, 2022 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 6, 2022 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl in the bathroom located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 6, 2022 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection waste line at sink in the kitchen located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 6, 2022 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 6, 2022 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - 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 - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the room located at b-room 7, 3rd story, 1st b-room from east at south
May 7, 2021 · Apt 7
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose balustrade at public hall stairs, 3rd story
May 7, 2021
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.
Apr 12, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 5
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 14, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 14, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - General
Cooking gas
Sep 14, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 14, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Paint/plaster
Radiator
Sep 14, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Electric
No lighting
Sep 14, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 14, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Sep 14, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 14, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Sep 14, 2026 · Apt 5
Close
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- Electric
No lighting
Jul 30, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jul 30, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jul 30, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jul 30, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 30, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jul 30, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jul 30, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 30, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jul 30, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 18, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Electric
Power outage
May 18, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Electric
No lighting
May 18, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 18, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Door/window
Door
May 18, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
May 18, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
May 18, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 18, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
May 18, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 24, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Electric
No lighting
Feb 24, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 24, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Electric
No lighting
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Dec 16, 2025 · Apt 5
Close - Electric
No lighting
Dec 16, 2025 · Apt 5
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 14, 2025 · Apt 5
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 14, 2025 · Apt 5
Close - Paint/plaster
Radiator
Oct 14, 2025 · Apt 5
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 14, 2025 · Apt 5
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 14, 2025 · Apt 5
Close - Electric
Wiring
Oct 14, 2025 · Apt 5
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Oct 14, 2025 · Apt 5
Close - General
Ventilation system
Oct 14, 2025 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Oct 14, 2025 · Apt 5
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 14, 2025 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 14, 2025 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Oct 14, 2025 · Apt 5
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Oct 14, 2025 · Apt 5
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B9)
- Year built
- 1901
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 2,132 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,667 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1822 / 86
- Assessed value
- $104,280
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #324585, last renewed Aug 20, 2025.
Questions about 239 Putnam Avenue
Who owns 239 Putnam Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Kimberly George.
Does 239 Putnam Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 100 housing violations at this property.
Is 239 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 239 Putnam Avenue built?
City records list 1901 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 239 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.