493 Putnam Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01825-0042Map
Owner of record: Edj Apartments Housing Development
493 Putnam Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Edj Apartments Housing Development. HPD has recorded 48 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 31 of the 48 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 4 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2019.
- HPD violations
- 48
- DOB violations
- 7
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 102
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 · 48
- 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 flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet ... in the bathroom located at apt baseme, 1st apartment from east at south
May 13, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl .. in the bathroom located at apt baseme, 1st apartment from east at south
May 13, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet . in the bathroom located at apt ba, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 3, 2024 · Apt BA
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt ba, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 3, 2024 · Apt BA
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling, north and west walls in the bathroom located at apt ba, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 3, 2024 · Apt BA
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt ba, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 3, 2024 · Apt BA
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective hinge at door to room in the 5th room from north located at apt ba, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 3, 2024 · Apt BA
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling, east and west walls in the private hallway located at apt ba, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 3, 2024 · Apt BA
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 27, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 5, 2024 · Apt 1A
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 5, 2024 · Apt 1A
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective rotted wood base cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 5, 2024 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 5, 2024 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling north south and west walls in the bathroom located at apt ba, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 28, 2024 · Apt BA
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the entrance located at apt ba, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 28, 2024 · Apt BA
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of refrigerator at public hall
Oct 28, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective locking device at building front entrance door at lobby, 1st story
Oct 28, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling north south and west in the bathroom located at apt ba, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 28, 2024 · Apt BA
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling north and east wall in the entrance located at apt ba, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 28, 2024 · Apt BA
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt ba, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 28, 2024 · Apt BA
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and east wall in the private hallway located at apt ba, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 28, 2024 · Apt BA
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet at water closet in the bathroom located at apt baseme, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 28, 2024 · Apt BASEME
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt baseme, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 28, 2024 · Apt BASEME
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall stairs, 3rd story
Sep 20, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 9, 2023 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 31, 2023 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 31, 2023 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the ceramic tiles surface,caulking and grouts joints of visible mold at north ,east and south walls around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 31, 2023 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing cardboard jammed door lock at front entrance to building , 1st story
Mar 31, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 2 square feet at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 15876078 issued 31-mar-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Mar 31, 2023 · Apt 3A
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 31, 2023 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 2 square feet at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 31, 2023 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ..mortise locking assembly at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Feb 25, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... ceiling and all walls, approximately 4 sq ft. in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 18, 2022 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 18, 2022 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective leading to cellar from basement at public hall
Apr 18, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at public hall, 1st story
Apr 18, 2022
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... ceiling and all walls, approximately 4 sq ft. in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 15118211 issued 18-apr-22 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Apr 18, 2022 · Apt 2A
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal double cylinder key operated locking device at door in the entrance located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 18, 2022 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items and bicycles at public hall, 3rd story
Apr 18, 2022
Open — Not complied with - 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 - 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective heavy-duty lock at the entrance door located at bsmt-apt ba, bsmt-apt at south
Jul 28, 2020 · Apt BA
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors at the building entrance at public hall, basement story
Jul 28, 2020
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 north at east
May 5, 2017 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination in the vestibule at the basement sty at public hall
Jul 14, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective spalling brown stone facade on east side of stoop over entry to basement apt. yard at east
May 6, 2011
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 7
- 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
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
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances. noted: perimeter drain at roof level at exp#3 is not connected to leader causing water run-off to drain directly from 3rd sty perimeter drain onto all adjacent
Aug 26, 2015 · Penalty $500
Active
Complaints
- Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 23, 2025 · Apt BA
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Jul 8, 2025 · Apt BA
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
May 11, 2025 · Apt BA
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
May 11, 2025 · Apt BA
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 11, 2025 · Apt BA
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Apr 17, 2025 · Apt BA
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Apr 17, 2025 · Apt BA
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Apr 17, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 11, 2025 · Apt BA
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Nov 26, 2024 · Apt BA
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 26, 2024 · Apt BA
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Nov 26, 2024 · Apt BA
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 26, 2024 · Apt BA
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Nov 26, 2024 · Apt BA
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Nov 26, 2024 · Apt BA
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 26, 2024 · Apt BA
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 21, 2024 · Apt BA
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 21, 2024 · Apt BA
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 21, 2024 · Apt BA
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Nov 21, 2024 · Apt BA
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Nov 21, 2024 · Apt BA
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 21, 2024 · Apt BA
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Nov 19, 2024 · Apt BA
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 19, 2024 · Apt BA
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Nov 19, 2024 · Apt BA
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 19, 2024 · Apt BA
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 19, 2024 · Apt BA
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 4, 2024 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 4, 2024 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Nov 4, 2024 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 4, 2024 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 4, 2024 · Apt 1A
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 17, 2024 · Apt BA
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 17, 2024 · Apt BA
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 17, 2024 · Apt BASEME
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Oct 17, 2024 · Apt BASEME
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 17, 2024 · Apt BASEME
Close - Electric
Lighting
Oct 17, 2024 · Apt BASEME
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Oct 17, 2024 · Apt BASEME
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 5, 2024 · Apt BA
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 5, 2024 · Apt BA
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 2, 2024 · Apt 3A
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 21, 2024 · Apt BA
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 1, 2024 · Apt BA
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 15, 2024 · Apt 3A
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 13, 2024 · Apt BA
Close - Electric
Lighting
Aug 13, 2024 · Apt BA
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 11, 2024 · Apt BA
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 5, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 6, 2024 · Apt BA
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 3,900 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,900 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1825 / 42
- Assessed value
- $479,700
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #319697, last renewed Aug 31, 2025.
Questions about 493 Putnam Avenue
Who owns 493 Putnam Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Edj Apartments Housing Development.
Does 493 Putnam Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 48 housing violations at this property.
Is 493 Putnam Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 4 rent-stabilized units here in 2019 (about 100% of its 4 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 493 Putnam Avenue built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 493 Putnam Avenue?
It has 4 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.