489 Putnam Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01825-0044Map
Owner of record: Upshur-Arnette, Sandra
489 Putnam Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Upshur-Arnette, Sandra. HPD has recorded 43 housing violations here, most recently on November 20, 2025. 19 of the 43 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 43
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 77
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 · 43
- 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 20, 2025
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.
Jun 10, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 - 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 11, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 21, 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 24, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 10, 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.
Mar 1, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Mar 1, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Apr 12, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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 - 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 31, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 19, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 28, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection on drain line at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, apartment at north
Jan 9, 2015 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiiling of approximately 6 square feet in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2, 1st story, apartment at north
Jan 9, 2015 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2, 1st story, apartment at north
Jan 9, 2015 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the allowable limit of 130 degrees, found 150 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, apartment at north
Jan 9, 2015 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2, 1st story, apartment at north
Jan 9, 2015 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 7, 2015 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeds the maximum of 130 degrees ( found hot water to be 138 degrees). in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 7, 2015 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 7, 2015 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 7, 2015 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at waste line at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 5, 2015 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 5, 2015 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 5, 2015 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story
Dec 21, 2014 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story
Dec 21, 2014 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door to cellar padlocked
Dec 21, 2014
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Dec 14, 2014 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Dec 14, 2014 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Dec 14, 2014
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 .. at public hall, 1st story
Dec 14, 2014
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. properly secure loose metal treads 2nd, 3rd and 4th from bottom up at 1st to 2nd story balcony west fire escape at rear yard
Sep 12, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt bsmt
Sep 12, 2013 · Apt BSMT
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection waste line at washbasin in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt bsmt
Sep 12, 2013 · Apt BSMT
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at north wall approx. 5 square feet and at door 15 square feet in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt bsmt
Sep 12, 2013 · Apt BSMT
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt bsmt
Sep 12, 2013 · Apt BSMT
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at bsmt-apt bsmt
Sep 12, 2013 · Apt BSMT
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock at apartment rear entrance door in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt bsmt
Sep 12, 2013 · Apt BSMT
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling approx. 2 sqaure feet in the 2nd room from north located at bsmt-apt bsmt
Sep 12, 2013 · Apt BSMT
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt bsmt
Sep 12, 2013 · Apt BSMT
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 1
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 11, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 1
Work w/o a permit.observed @ 2:25pm on 1st floor.hallway & basement new plumbing waste(stalk)and y2/copper water lines installed 1st floor basemen new connection to house drain with piping & new 491 horse trap
Nov 20, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg incode compliant manner.service equipment-boiler.observed @ 2:25pm @ basement level boiler room.boiler not inoperation no heat for tenants provided and missing exterior cover exposing b
Nov 20, 2014
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 23, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 29, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 1, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 1, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 1, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 30, 2015 · Apt FLR2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 29, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Jan 6, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 6, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 6, 2015 · Apt 2
Close
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- Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 6, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 6, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 5, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 1, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 1, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 1, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 21, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 19, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 12, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 12, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 11, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 11, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 8, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 6, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 26, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 21, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 19, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 14, 2014 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 8, 2014 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 7, 2014 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 6, 2014 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 5, 2014 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 15, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - General
Windows
Sep 3, 2013 · Apt GRND
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 3, 2013 · Apt GRND
Close - General
Mold
Sep 3, 2013 · Apt GRND
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 3, 2013 · Apt GRND
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 3, 2013 · Apt GRND
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 3, 2013 · Apt GRND
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 3, 2013 · Apt GRND
Close - Paint/plaster
Radiator
Sep 3, 2013 · Apt GRND
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 20, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Shower-stall
Aug 20, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 20, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Aug 20, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 20, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - General
Floor
Aug 20, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 20, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 20, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 20, 2013 · Apt 1
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1899
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 2,565 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,900 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1825 / 44
- Assessed value
- $113,400
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #357168, last renewed Feb 12, 2026.
Questions about 489 Putnam Avenue
Who owns 489 Putnam Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Upshur-Arnette, Sandra.
Does 489 Putnam Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 43 housing violations at this property.
Is 489 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 489 Putnam Avenue built?
City records list 1899 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 489 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.