401 Putnam Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01824-0056Map
Owner of record: Edj Apartments Housing Development
401 Putnam Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Edj Apartments Housing Development. HPD has recorded 91 housing violations here, most recently on September 22, 2026. 25 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 91
- DOB violations
- 5
- ECB violations
- 1
- 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
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
- BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at west and south wall at public hall, 3rd story
Sep 22, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Sep 22, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling , the south wall and east wall at public hall, 3rd story
Sep 22, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling, south and east wall at public hall, 3rd story
Sep 22, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of pallet at public hall, 2nd story
Sep 22, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Sep 22, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Sep 22, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Sep 22, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch at scuttle ladder door , 3rd story
Sep 22, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 22, 2026 · Apt 3B
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
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- CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing door sweep in the entrance located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 22, 2026 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet observed at north wall at 2nd closet from south at west in the 1st room from north located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 22, 2026 · Apt 3B
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the foyer located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 22, 2026 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and all walls in the 1st room from north located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 22, 2026 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - 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 in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 22, 2026 · Apt 3B
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 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 22, 2026 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 22, 2026 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 22, 2026 · Apt 3B
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
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective baseboard heater at north wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement at boiler room
Feb 6, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 6, 2025 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 6, 2025 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at vestibule door , 1st story
Feb 6, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door at building vestibule
Jan 10, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wire glass.1st from east at vestibule door door
Jan 10, 2025
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 27, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Apr 7, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story
Apr 7, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ventilation fan at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 31, 2023 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective spring balance at lower sash window at north wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 31, 2023 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Mar 31, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective locking device at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Mar 31, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate .. in the 1st room from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 30, 2022 · Apt 1A
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 30, 2022 · Apt 1A
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of drop ladder in the extended down position at north fire escape, building rear
Dec 3, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items in the public hall at 3rd story
Dec 3, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant ceiling in the public hall at 3rd story
Dec 3, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the public hall at 3rd story
Dec 3, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of overgrown vegetation in the north yard, building rear
Dec 3, 2021
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 12, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at north window sill (approx 1 sq ft) in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 17, 2020 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 17, 2020 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 17, 2020 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling & all walls in the 1st room from north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 17, 2020 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at west wall in closet (approx 1 sq ft) in the 1st room from north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 17, 2020 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at west wall (approx 4 sq ft), north wall (approx 4 sq ft) & east wall (approx 6 sq ft) in the 1st room from north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 17, 2020 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of security gate stuck shut in the 1st room from north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 17, 2020 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 5
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 1
- Class - 3
Chimney base access door is cemented up/front boiler jacket not in place/fresh air louver is 1/2 clogged/hwh#2 safety valve missing discharge pipe;correct violation and submit the certificate of correction
Jun 16, 2022
Resolve
Complaints
- Electric
Lighting
Oct 17, 2026 · Apt 1BON1S
Open - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 17, 2026 · Apt 1BON1S
Open - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 21, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 21, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 21, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 21, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - Outside building
Roof door/hatch
Sep 21, 2026 · Apt PH
Close - Outside building
Roof door/hatch
Sep 21, 2026 · Apt PH
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 21, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 29, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 4, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 24, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 8, 2025 · Apt 1A
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 16, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Sep 30, 2022 · Apt 1A
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Nov 13, 2020 · Apt 1B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Nov 13, 2020 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 13, 2020 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 13, 2020 · Apt 1B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 13, 2020 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 4, 2020 · Apt 2B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 4, 2020 · Apt 2B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 4, 2020 · Apt 2B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 29, 2014 · Apt 1A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 19, 2007 · Apt 3B
Close - Heating
Heat-plant
Mar 19, 2007 · Apt 3B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 19, 2007 · Apt 3B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 17, 2007 · Apt 3B
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 14, 2006 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 14, 2006 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Radiator
Oct 12, 2005 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Cabinet
Oct 12, 2005 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Door/frame
Oct 12, 2005 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Window/frame
Oct 12, 2005 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 12, 2005 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 12, 2005 · Apt 1B
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 22, 2005 · Apt 1B
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 16, 2005 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 27, 2005 · Apt 1B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 16, 2005 · Apt 1B
Close - General
Windows
Jan 16, 2005 · Apt 1B
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Nov 15, 2004 · Apt 2A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 26, 2004 · Apt 2A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 24, 2004 · Apt 2B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 12, 2004 · Apt 2A
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 5,355 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,550 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1824 / 56
- Assessed value
- $653,400
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #334691, last renewed Aug 31, 2025.
Questions about 401 Putnam Avenue
Who owns 401 Putnam Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Edj Apartments Housing Development.
Does 401 Putnam Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 91 housing violations at this property.
Is 401 Putnam Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 401 Putnam Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 401 Putnam Avenue?
It has 6 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.