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495 Putnam Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01825-0041Map

Owner of record: Park Monroe II Rehab Housing Development Fund

495 Putnam Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 3 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Park Monroe II Rehab Housing Development Fund. HPD has recorded 47 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 4 of the 47 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 3 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2019.

HPD violations
47
DOB violations
25
ECB violations
11
HPD complaints
152

What to know

Concern
2 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2019
3
About 100% of the building's 3 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 47

  • 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
  • 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.

    Jun 10, 2025

    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.

    Apr 11, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at 1st window frame from north at east wall in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 26, 2024 · Apt 3A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the 1st window frame from north at east wall in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 26, 2024 · Apt 3A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 26, 2024 · Apt 3A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

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

    Jan 26, 2024 · Apt 3A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Apr 12, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected

    Dec 15, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 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 public hall, 1st story

    Dec 15, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 15, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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

    Dec 15, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 15, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of garbage,construction material,and household items at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 31, 2009

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wires at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 31, 2009

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at bulkhead to roof. at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 31, 2009

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing. in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 31, 2009 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 31, 2009 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story

    Jul 31, 2009 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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) north wall in the 3rd bathroom from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from west at north

    Sep 2, 2004 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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) ceiling, east wall in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from west at north

    Sep 2, 2004 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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) ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from west at north

    Sep 2, 2004 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective north and west wall at 1st sty public hall (brick and sheetrock)

    Aug 11, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color north and west walls at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 7, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electrical ceiling light fixture in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story

    May 25, 2004 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story

    May 19, 2004 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wire south wall 2nd sty at public hall stairs

    May 19, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color north and west wall 1st sty at public hall stairs

    May 19, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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 , in the foyer located at apt 3fl, 3rd story

    Feb 8, 2003 · Apt 3FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-41.03 adm code file with this department a registration and occupancy statement of building.

    May 7, 1982

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.

    Jan 20, 1982

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Dec 2, 1977

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective ceiling fixture at 1st sty public hall.

    May 17, 1977

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of illegal wiring extension at 3rd sty public hall.

    May 17, 1977

    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 2 sty apt.

    Jun 28, 1976

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing light bulbs fixtures wall front of bldg & vestibule.

    Jun 28, 1976

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture 1 sty public hall.

    Jun 28, 1976

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-41.15 adm code post a sign on wall of entrance story identifying owner and managing agent.

    Jun 28, 1976

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective electric light fixture ceiling of 1 sty public hall.

    Mar 8, 1976

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    D26-10.01 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wires from ceiling fixtures rear room 3rd sty apt.

    Jan 2, 1976

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of electric extension wires from 2nd sty apt throough public hall to 3rd sty apt.

    Jan 2, 1976

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective electric light ceiling fixture 1st sty public hall.

    Jan 2, 1976

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing light bulb for wall fixture vestibule 1st sty public hall.

    Jan 2, 1976

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing light bulbs for ceiling fixture 2nd 3rd 4th sty public hall.

    Jan 2, 1976

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective electric light fixtures public halls all stories.

    Dec 23, 1975

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code fire escape defective. remove the additional, dangerous, inadequate fire escape as per sec d26 10 01 exposed electric wire at stair landing 3 sty public hall.

    Dec 23, 1975

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code refit bulkhead door to roof.

    Dec 23, 1975

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 25

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Stop all work except to make site safe,obtain permit/approval for work done,contact dob prior to resuming work

    Oct 18, 2007

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Imegncy-immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Oct 20, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jun 15, 1999

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Work without a permit. work noted: renovating entire interior, parti- tions at all stories demolished, new roof being constructed and new floors remedy: stop all work immediately and obtain a permit forthwith remedy: (2) notify dept of bldgs (718-802-3685) before return to work

    Jun 15, 1999

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    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 · 11

  • Class - 2

    Sec. 3307.6.5 failure to maintain adequate illumination beneath sidewalk shed as required by code. note: sidewalk shed eredted under job #321093892 along exp#4 has inoperable bulbs rendering effected area visib

    Jan 5, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    1st fl extension occupied as social club for motorcyle club no cert ofoccupancy on file found rem; discontinue illegal use and/or amend cert of occupancy

    Mar 23, 2012 · Penalty $6,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg noted at side of bldg two large openings in ground apprx 4'x8' each apprx 5' deep w/ insufficient protection, sagging plywood in place over opening no guardrails or proper protection.

    Jan 7, 2009 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain bldg - defect noted exterior stairs opening approx4' wide by 20' length located at east side of bldg leading to cellar no guardrails provided at perimeter opening. creating a hazardous

    Jun 11, 2008 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Dangerous places and things (&) that premises has been altered a sheet rock partition wall has been erected at the second to the fourth floors creating an additional apartments on three floors no secondary mean

    May 21, 2008 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to provide adequate protection for sidewalk during construction operations.note:in front of property along throop ave observed two opening approx 4ft x 8 ft each(for staircase to bldg cellar)adjacent to

    Oct 18, 2007 · Penalty $2,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain defect noted various debris & front & side of premises debris includes but not limited to wood metal cardboard garbage bags & other debris approx 5-10 yards.remedy:remove debris from site

    Feb 12, 2005

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior building walls. hazardous defects are: atnorth, east and south sides of building are missing mortar joints and vertical and horizontal cracks approx. 2" wide at various locations

    Oct 15, 2004

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work without a permit - hazardous. note- application #300923179 on file since 7/28/99 for partition relocation as per plan and department computer indicate no permit was obtain for above job number.now interior

    Oct 15, 2004

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the building department records.note. department computer records indicate "s9- residence - multi-u", which is primarily one to six family with stores or offices. now

    Oct 15, 2004

    Resolve
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  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit work noted renovating entire interior partitions at all stores demilished new roof being cosntructed and new fls remedy stop all work immediately and obtain a permit forthwith remedy not

    Jun 15, 1999

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jan 22, 2024 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 22, 2024 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 22, 2024 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Outside building

    Roofing

    Jan 22, 2024 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jan 22, 2024 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 29, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Locks

    Nov 11, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Nov 9, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Oct 6, 2004 · Apt 4FL

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Oct 6, 2004 · Apt 4FL

    Close
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  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 6, 2004 · Apt 4FL

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Sep 20, 2004 · Apt GRD

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 20, 2004 · Apt GRD

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 20, 2004 · Apt GRD

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Sep 1, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Sep 1, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Sep 1, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 1, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 1, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 1, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Locks

    Sep 1, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 1, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Sep 1, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Aug 25, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 25, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 14, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 14, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 14, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 14, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 14, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Aug 14, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Aug 14, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 8, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 8, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Aug 8, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 8, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Aug 8, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 8, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Aug 4, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Aug 4, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Aug 4, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Aug 4, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Aug 4, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Cabinet

    Aug 4, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Aug 4, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 4, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Radiator

    Aug 4, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 4, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 4, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 4, 2004 · 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
Mixed residential and retail building (S9)
Year built
1910
Floors
4
Residential units
3
Building area
6,195 ft²
Lot area
2,100 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1825 / 41
Assessed value
$687,600
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #367367, last renewed Aug 13, 2025.

Questions about 495 Putnam Avenue

Who owns 495 Putnam Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Park Monroe II Rehab Housing Development Fund.

Does 495 Putnam Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 47 housing violations at this property.

Is 495 Putnam Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 3 rent-stabilized units here in 2019 (about 100% of its 3 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 495 Putnam Avenue built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 495 Putnam Avenue?

It has 3 residential units and 5 units in total.

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