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
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 · 52
- 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance door
Dec 16, 2025
Open — Invalid certification - 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 19, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - 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 24, 2023
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
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 14, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose wood hand rail at 3rd story at public hall stairs
Jan 5, 2013
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches thru out 3 sty east b room 8.
Oct 10, 1990
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system basement door locked.
Oct 17, 1988
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures basement apt kitchen & bathroom.
Oct 17, 1988
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 1 sty rear apt 3 kitchen. , section '' ''
Oct 4, 1988 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective locking device entrance door vestibule to 1 sty public hall.
Mar 4, 1988
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing balusters 2 sty to 3 sty public hall stairs.
Feb 8, 1988
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bldg materials 1 sty public hall.
Feb 8, 1988
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass front entrance door from street 1 sty.
Feb 3, 1988
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination vestibule 1 sty night inspection.
Feb 3, 1988
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceiling cellar throughout.
Sep 15, 1986
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code provide lower vent to outer air from boiler room cellar.
Aug 18, 1986
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose ceiling light fixture boiler room.
Aug 18, 1986
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-16.01 adm code provide suitable tight cover for the handhole opening of trap cellar front.
Aug 18, 1986
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective brick chimney roof west.
Aug 18, 1986
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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
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.