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409 Putnam Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01824-0052Map

Owner of record: Plaza Putnam LLC

409 Putnam Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1915 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Plaza Putnam LLC. HPD has recorded 52 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 5 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
52
DOB violations
5
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
18

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 5, 2026

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 · 52

  • A

    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
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance door

    Dec 16, 2025

    Open — Invalid certification
  • 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 19, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective baseboard radiator at west in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 3, 2025 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 24, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections water closet and washbasin installed at cellar rear dob # c1-1-1405056891

    May 10, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock installed on wrought iron door at entrance to basement apartment

    May 10, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof -not secured to floor at public hall, 3rd story

    May 10, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 14, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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.

    Oct 13, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperative located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 5, 2013 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperative located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 5, 2013 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose wood hand rail at 3rd story at public hall stairs

    Jan 5, 2013

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 6th room from north, the 2nd room from north, the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 5, 2013 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts at front areaway

    Mar 28, 2002

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Provide a manager who shall be responsible for the conduct, operation and maintenance of premises and who shall live on premises or be regularly present therein. at public hall

    Mar 28, 2002

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color west wall 3 sty public hall.

    Oct 10, 1990

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches thru out 3 sty east b room 8.

    Oct 10, 1990

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 1 sty rear apt 1 kitchen located at apt 1

    Oct 10, 1990 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system basement door locked.

    Oct 17, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures basement apt kitchen & bathroom.

    Oct 17, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 1 sty rear apt 3 kitchen. , section '' ''

    Oct 4, 1988 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 1 sty rear apt 3 simon. , section '' ''

    Oct 4, 1988 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective locking device entrance door vestibule to 1 sty public hall.

    Mar 4, 1988

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing balusters 2 sty to 3 sty public hall stairs.

    Feb 8, 1988

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of bldg materials 1 sty public hall.

    Feb 8, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass front entrance door from street 1 sty.

    Feb 3, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination vestibule 1 sty night inspection.

    Feb 3, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceilings 1 sty rear apt thru out.

    Aug 31, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective locking device entrance door vestibule 1 sty public hall.

    Apr 16, 1987

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective upper & lower sash wood windows 1 sty north apt 4. located at apt 4

    Apr 16, 1987 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches 1 sty north apt 4. located at apt 4

    Apr 16, 1987 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles watercloset compartment 1 sty public hall.

    Apr 16, 1987

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance street to vestibule 1 sty public hall.

    Apr 16, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective locking device entrance door 1 sty north apt 4. located at apt 4

    Apr 16, 1987 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective entrance door & wood trim 1 sty north apt 4 er1. located at apt 4

    Apr 16, 1987 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective upper sash west window 1 sty north apt 4 center room er1. located at apt 4

    Apr 16, 1987 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    D26-17.07 adm code provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 1 sty north apt 4 kitchen & bathroom er1. , section '' ''

    Mar 3, 1987 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceiling cellar throughout.

    Sep 15, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar throughout.

    Sep 15, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    D26-17.10 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to building's heating system 1 sty public hall & on boiler room door.

    Aug 18, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code provide lower vent to outer air from boiler room cellar.

    Aug 18, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose ceiling light fixture boiler room.

    Aug 18, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-16.01 adm code provide suitable tight cover for the handhole opening of trap cellar front.

    Aug 18, 1986

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hasp & staple 1 sty front room.

    Aug 18, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-20.01 adm code provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door 3 sty northeast room 8.

    Aug 18, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-20.01 adm code provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door 1 sty room 3 front.

    Aug 18, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective brick chimney roof west.

    Aug 18, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hasp & staple entrance door 3 sty south room 7.

    Aug 18, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 5

  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    May 7, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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 - dismissed

ECB violations · 1

  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o a permit: as noted: at the front yd/south of 4 storied brick framed structure, a fence approx. 8' in height was erected. remedy: obtain a permit.

    May 17, 2006 · Penalty $500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 22, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 24, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Dec 14, 2025 · Apt 2

    Open
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 14, 2025 · Apt 2

    Open
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 15, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Steam pipe/riser

    Mar 3, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 3, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jan 9, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Nov 21, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Dec 29, 2012 · Apt 3

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Dec 29, 2012 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Dec 29, 2012 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Dec 29, 2012 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 29, 2012 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 29, 2012 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 29, 2012 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 29, 2012 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 6, 2010 · Apt 3

    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 (C0)
Year built
1915
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
3,360 ft²
Lot area
1,500 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1824 / 52
Assessed value
$119,040
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #367116, last renewed May 4, 2026.

Questions about 409 Putnam Avenue

Who owns 409 Putnam Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Plaza Putnam LLC.

Does 409 Putnam Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 52 housing violations at this property.

Is 409 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 409 Putnam Avenue built?

City records list 1915 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 409 Putnam Avenue?

It has 3 residential units.

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