479 Putnam Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01825-0049Map
Owner of record: 479 Putnam Avenue LLC
479 Putnam Avenue is a two-family home built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 479 Putnam Avenue LLC. HPD has recorded 25 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 10 of the 25 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 25
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 34
Available now in this building
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 · 25
- 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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.
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
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- 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 - 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 - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 2, 2011 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 2, 2011 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak at ceiling in public hallway at basement
May 28, 2011
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and east wall in public hallway at basement
May 28, 2011
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, apartment at north
Dec 29, 2010 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Section 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition duplex apartment subdivided creating two class ''a'' apartments with the basement located at apt 1, 1st story
Dec 29, 2010 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures range in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
May 25, 2010 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures range in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 2, 2010 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at public hall, 1st story
May 2, 2010
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures cooking range in the kitchen located at apt bsmt
Jun 9, 2009 · Apt BSMT
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 3
- Class - 2
Work without a permit noted observed ongoing renovations being done throughout with (4) workers on site working when permit #b00449802-12-gc expired on 03-14-2021 plus electrical work was done throughout with n
May 17, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than legally approved number of families noted:bsmt altered as living space with kitchen & bthrm all convertion done w/o approvals remedy:discontinue illeg
Oct 17, 2008 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 2
W/o permit work noted at bsmt level partitions creating rm kitchen w/ sink & 2 stoves btm all work w/o permit remedy:obtain permits or restore to prior legal condition
Oct 17, 2008
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 25, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
May 25, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 10, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 11, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 2, 2011 · Apt LL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 23, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Wiring
May 21, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - General
Cooking gas
May 21, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 21, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 13, 2010 · Apt LL
Close
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- Electric
Wiring
Apr 28, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Apr 28, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Apr 28, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 10, 2009 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 6, 2009 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 19, 2009 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 21, 2008 · Apt BSMT
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 13, 2008 · Apt BSMT
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 13, 2008 · Apt 1FL
Close - General
Cooking gas
Nov 13, 2008 · Apt 1FL
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jul 29, 2008 · Apt GL
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jul 29, 2008 · Apt LL
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jul 29, 2008 · Apt 1FL
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jul 28, 2008 · Apt 1FL
Close - Nonconst
Janitor/super
Dec 27, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 11, 2007 · Apt 3FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 11, 2007 · Apt 3FL
Close - Electric
Wiring
Dec 11, 2007 · Apt 3FL
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 11, 2007 · Apt 3FL
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 11, 2007 · Apt 3FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 4, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 22, 2003 · Apt BM
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 20, 2003 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 13, 2003 · Apt BLDG.
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B3)
- Year built
- 1899
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 3,420 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,900 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1825 / 49
- Assessed value
- $144,180
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #347566, last renewed Aug 23, 2025.
Questions about 479 Putnam Avenue
Who owns 479 Putnam Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 479 Putnam Avenue LLC.
Does 479 Putnam Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 25 housing violations at this property.
Is 479 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 479 Putnam Avenue built?
City records list 1899 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 479 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.