299 Putnam Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01823-0093Map
Owner of record: Ota 299 Putnam, LLC
299 Putnam Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1883 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 16 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Ota 299 Putnam, LLC. HPD has recorded 91 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 18 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 14 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 91
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 122
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
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 91
- 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 6, 2025 · Apt 3C
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all ceiling and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 6, 2025 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and east wall in the kitchen located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 6, 2025 · Apt 3C
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel glaze at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 6, 2025 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and south wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 6, 2025 · Apt 3C
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective radiator air valve releasing steam or water in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 6, 2025 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass at vestibule door
Jan 10, 2025
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.
Apr 11, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 2 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 16496050 issued 03-dec-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Dec 3, 2023 · Apt 1D
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 3, 2023 · Apt 1D
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at boiler room
Dec 3, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 3, 2023 · Apt 1D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 3, 2023 · Apt 1D
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 2 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 3, 2023 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... leading to roof at bulkhead at south at public hall, 4th story
Nov 28, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 28, 2023 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 28, 2023 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Nov 28, 2023 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Nov 28, 2023 · Apt 2B
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - 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 lobby, 1st story
May 23, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective bulkhead at public hall
Aug 27, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.
Aug 19, 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 - BHazardous
Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.
Sep 22, 2021
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 12, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of household items at 4th story balcony, 1stack from west at south, building front
Dec 17, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 25, 2016 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 25, 2016 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 0; wg to replace = 2; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 25, 2016 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 15, 2015 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) west wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 15, 2015 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 15, 2015 · Apt 3A
Open — Not complied with - 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 13, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balances at upper and lower window sashes in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Aug 11, 2015 · Apt 2D
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes barbecue grill and a constuction cloth over return rail blocking drop ladder at 3rd story balcony front the of building
Jun 18, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 4th story balcony front of the building
Jun 18, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 2; located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 22, 2015 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the kitchen located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 26, 2015 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from west at north wall, 1st riser from west at north wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 26, 2015 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st closet from east at south wall door, 1st closet from east at south wall door frame in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 26, 2015 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 26, 2015 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from east at south wall, 2nd window frame from east at south wall in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 26, 2015 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from north at east wall in the foyer located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 26, 2015 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 26, 2015 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st door from north at east wall in the foyer located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 26, 2015 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from west at north wall, 1st door from west at north wall, 1st closet from south at west wall door, 1st closet from south at west wall door frame in the foyer located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 26, 2015 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st dumb waiter from north at east wall in the foyer located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 17, 2015 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 17, 2015 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from east at south wall, 2nd window frame from east at south wall in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 17, 2015 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 23, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 9, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Outside building
Skylight
May 24, 2026 · Apt 4C
Close - Outside building
Skylight
May 24, 2026 · Apt 4C
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
May 24, 2026 · Apt 4C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 19, 2025 · Apt 4D
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Feb 5, 2025 · Apt 3C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 5, 2025 · Apt 3C
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Feb 5, 2025 · Apt 3C
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Jan 30, 2025 · Apt 1D
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 7, 2025 · Apt 3C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 18, 2024 · Apt 2D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 4, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 1, 2023 · Apt 1D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 1, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 30, 2023 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 29, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 29, 2023 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 27, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 21, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Dec 16, 2022 · Apt 3B
Close - Electric
No lighting
Aug 16, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Signage missing
Aug 16, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 16, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Aug 16, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 16, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Mailbox
Dec 9, 2021 · Apt 3A
Close - General
Mailbox
Dec 9, 2021 · Apt 4A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 18, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 15, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 14, 2020 · Apt 4D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 17, 2018 · Apt 3A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 21, 2015 · Apt 3A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 14, 2015 · Apt 3A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 14, 2015 · Apt 3A
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Apr 14, 2015 · Apt 2D
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Apr 10, 2015 · Apt 2A
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Apr 10, 2015 · Apt 2A
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Sep 28, 2014 · Apt 4D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 23, 2014 · Apt 2D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 28, 2013 · Apt 4B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 25, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 24, 2013 · Apt 2A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jun 5, 2013 · Apt 4D
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 19, 2013 · Apt 4C
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 16, 2012 · Apt 1C
Close - General
Mold
Apr 16, 2012 · Apt 1C
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 16, 2012 · Apt 1C
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 16, 2012 · Apt 1C
Close - General
Windows
Apr 16, 2012 · Apt 1C
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1883
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 16
- Building area
- 10,400 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1823 / 93
- Assessed value
- $852,750
- Landmark / historic district
- Bedford Historic District
HPD registration #330652, last renewed Jul 7, 2026.
Questions about 299 Putnam Avenue
Who owns 299 Putnam Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ota 299 Putnam, LLC.
Does 299 Putnam Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 91 housing violations at this property.
Is 299 Putnam Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 14 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 88% of its 16 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 299 Putnam Avenue built?
City records list 1883 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 299 Putnam Avenue?
It has 16 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.