481 Putnam Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01825-0048Map
Owner of record: Wang, Xuejun
481 Putnam Avenue is a two-family home built in 1900 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 2 residential units across 2.5 floors. The owner of record is Wang, Xuejun. HPD has recorded 35 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 5 of the 35 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 35
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 55
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 35
- 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 24, 2025
Open — Info 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.
Apr 11, 2024
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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 - 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
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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 - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination ... at public hall, 2nd story
Dec 27, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective leaking heat riser in the kitchenette located at apt 4, 2nd story, apartment at east
Dec 27, 2017 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling,and outlets thru-out in the kitchenette located at apt 4, 2nd story, apartment at east
Dec 27, 2017 · Apt 4
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures located at b-room 4, 2nd story, 2nd b-room from north at east
Jul 1, 2016 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination ceiling light fixture ( inoperable) at public hall, 2nd story
Jul 1, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at the ceiling at community bathroom, 2nd story
Jul 1, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at the ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Jul 1, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the room located at b-room 4, 2nd story, 2nd b-room from north at east
Jul 1, 2016 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling throughout in the room located at b-room 4, 2nd story, 2nd b-room from north at east
Jul 1, 2016 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures at community bathroom, 2nd story
Jul 1, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture ( inoperable) at community bathroom, 2nd story
Jul 1, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the room located at b-room 4, 2nd story, 2nd b-room from north at east
Jul 1, 2016 · Apt 4
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 13, 2015
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.
Feb 24, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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) 1st closet from west at north wall door in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 4fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 3, 2010 · Apt 4FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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) 1st door frame from north at east wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 4fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 3, 2010 · Apt 4FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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) 2nd closet from west at north wall door frame, 1st closet from west at north wall door frame in the private hallway located at apt 4fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 3, 2010 · Apt 4FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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, 1st door from west at north wall, south wall, west wall in the bathroom located at apt 4fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 3, 2010 · Apt 4FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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) 1st door from north at east wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall, 2nd window frame from west at north wall, 3rd window frame from west at north wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 4fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 3, 2010 · Apt 4FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 4fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 3, 2010 · Apt 4FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures ... in the kitchen located at apt 4fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 3, 2010 · Apt 4FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose electrical outlet at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 4fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 3, 2010 · Apt 4FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 4fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 3, 2010 · Apt 4FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 4fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 3, 2010 · Apt 4FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 3, 2010 · Apt 4FL
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 1
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 18, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 1
- Class - 1
Work w/o permit. work noted: observation has been made at 9:20am the cellar anew oil boiler with coil and new gas fired hot water heater has been installed with no permit filed with the dob.photos taken.rmdy:
Feb 20, 2016 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jan 7, 2021 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 7, 2021 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 28, 2020 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 15, 2020 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 26, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Power outage
Dec 22, 2019 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 22, 2019 · Apt 4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 22, 2019 · Apt 4
Close - Electric
No lighting
Dec 22, 2019 · Apt 4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 12, 2019 · Apt 4
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 12, 2019 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 12, 2019 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 7, 2019 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 23, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 22, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 6, 2017 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 6, 2017 · Apt 4
Close - Electric
No lighting
Nov 6, 2017 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 6, 2017 · Apt 4
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 29, 2017 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 29, 2017 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 29, 2017 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 29, 2017 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Wiring
Mar 29, 2017 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
No lighting
Mar 29, 2017 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jan 17, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 17, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jun 29, 2016 · Apt 4
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jun 29, 2016 · Apt 4
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jun 29, 2016 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 29, 2016 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 29, 2016 · Apt 4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 29, 2016 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 29, 2016 · Apt 4
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jun 29, 2016 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 29, 2016 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 31, 2015 · Apt 3RDFL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 31, 2015 · Apt 3RDFL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 30, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 28, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 28, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 25, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 20, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 17, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 30, 2010 · Apt 4FL
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Sep 30, 2010 · Apt 4FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 29, 2010 · Apt 4FLR
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Sep 29, 2010 · Apt 4FLR
Close - General
Cooking gas
Sep 29, 2010 · Apt 4FLR
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Sep 8, 2008 · Apt 2R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B3)
- Year built
- 1900
- Floors
- 2.5
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 3,599 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,917 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1825 / 48
- Assessed value
- $125,340
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #825498, last renewed Oct 11, 2024.
Questions about 481 Putnam Avenue
Who owns 481 Putnam Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Wang, Xuejun.
Does 481 Putnam Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 35 housing violations at this property.
Is 481 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 481 Putnam Avenue built?
City records list 1900 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 481 Putnam Avenue?
It has 2 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.