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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

Concern
11 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 20, 2025

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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 43

  • I

    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
  • 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
  • I

    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
  • 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
  • I

    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
  • 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.

    Mar 24, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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
  • 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.

    Mar 1, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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
  • I

    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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  • 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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door to cellar padlocked

    Dec 21, 2014

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room

    Dec 14, 2014

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 .. at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 14, 2014

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.