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459 Putnam Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01825-0059Map

Owner of record: Jessie Chung

459 Putnam Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 7 residential units across 2.5 floors. The owner of record is Jessie Chung. HPD has recorded 100 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 38 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
100
DOB violations
29
ECB violations
13
HPD complaints
31

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 5, 2026

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 · 100

  • 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.

    May 5, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • 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
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected

    May 16, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tile at floor at public hall, 2nd story

    May 16, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 16, 2019 · Apt 3

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story

    May 16, 2019 · Apt 3

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 3, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 16, 2019 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 3, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 16, 2019 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 3, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 16, 2019 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door peep hole missing in the entrance located at apt 3, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 16, 2019 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly secure the loose escutcheon plate for riser at ceiling in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 3, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 16, 2019 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain finish at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 16, 2019 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 2nd story

    May 16, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and west wall in the vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    May 16, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ciling and west wall in the vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    May 16, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    May 16, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box notice missing at public hall, 1st story

    May 16, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story

    May 16, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    May 16, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor frame missing at public hall, 1st story

    May 16, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Provide a manager who shall be responsible for the conduct, operation and maintenance of premises and who shall live on premises or be regularly present therein. at public hall, 1st story

    May 16, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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
  • 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 13, 2015

    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.

    Feb 24, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing balusters at west balustrade total 2, stairs at building front

    Jul 25, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing balusters at east balustrade total 3, stairs at building front

    Jul 25, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal banister at west, stairs at building front

    Jul 25, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and walls, vestibule area at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 25, 2013

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective the ceiling and walls, vestibule area at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 25, 2013

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling, vestibule area at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 25, 2013

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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 , missing sign at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 25, 2013

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Section 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame readily accessible for signature, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at , missing frame at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 25, 2013

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 25, 2013

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color -- walls at public hall, 3rd story

    Dec 6, 2010

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department --west wall in the kitchen located at apt 3f, 3rd story

    Dec 6, 2010 · Apt 3F

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective buzzer system from building entrance to foyer located at apt 3f, 3rd story

    Dec 6, 2010 · Apt 3F

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective --door moulding in the entrance located at apt 3f, 3rd story

    Dec 6, 2010 · Apt 3F

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, apartment at south

    Nov 9, 2010 · Apt 3F

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation

DOB building violations · 29

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Aug 18, 2021

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Aug 7, 2019

    Dob violation - active
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  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - active
  • 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 - active

ECB violations · 13

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with commissioner's order contained in summons/viol tion #39002702r issued 05/07/19 and file certificate of correction pu suant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.for failure to maintain building i

    Mar 4, 2022 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #39002702r issued 5/7/19 and file certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.failure to maintain.remedy:comply wit

    Nov 26, 2021 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #39222702r issued on 5/07/19 & to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01.for:failure to maintain bldg in

    Jun 9, 2021 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Bc3314.4.8 failure to institute/maintain safety equipment measure or temp const-no safety measure in place for scfoperation ato my insp of jobsite while responding to complaint of unsafe working conditions,i ob

    May 3, 2021 · Penalty $12,500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to safeguard all persons&property affected by const operations-no overhead protection.ato my insp of occupied bldg w/unsafe scf [email protected] observed there were no overhead protection provided to sa

    May 3, 2021 · Penalty $10,000

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#39002702r issued on 05/07/19 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file cert of cor

    Oct 27, 2020 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#39002702r issued on 05/07/19 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a cert of c

    Mar 2, 2020 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#39002702r issued on 05/07/19 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.for structural wood gird

    Dec 6, 2019 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with commissioners order contained in cummons/violation #39002702r issued on 05-07-2019 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01 comply with commissioners

    Oct 30, 2019 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation#39002702r issued on 05-07-2019 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.for failure to maintain

    Sep 21, 2019 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
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  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#39002702r issued on 05/07/19 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.failure to maintain bldg

    Aug 1, 2019 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Observed main structural wood girder in the centre of building disrepair, dislodged and deteriorated at cellar level. the girder at both end cracked and displaced. also observed deteriorated wood beams, section

    May 7, 2019 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain: defect is: public hall stair leading from 1 sty to 2 sty is leaning, pullilng away and defective causing hazardous condition. remedy: provide temporary shoving immediatly, obtain approvals

    Apr 2, 1993

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 9, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 9, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    May 9, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    May 9, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jun 20, 2012 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Nov 30, 2010 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 28, 2010 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Nov 28, 2010 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Nov 28, 2010 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Nov 28, 2010 · Apt 3F

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 28, 2010 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 28, 2010 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Nov 28, 2010 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 28, 2010 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 28, 2010 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Nov 28, 2010 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Nov 28, 2010 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 28, 2010 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Nov 28, 2010 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 25, 2010 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • General

    Stairs

    Oct 15, 2010 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • General

    Stairs

    Oct 15, 2010 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Oct 15, 2010 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 15, 2010 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Oct 15, 2010 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Oct 15, 2010 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Oct 15, 2010 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 15, 2010 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 15, 2010 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 17, 2004 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 16, 2004 · Apt 2 FL

    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 (C1)
Year built
1900
Floors
2.5
Residential units
7
Building area
1,800 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1825 / 59
Assessed value
$220,950
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #346175, last renewed Jan 25, 2023.

Questions about 459 Putnam Avenue

Who owns 459 Putnam Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Jessie Chung.

Does 459 Putnam Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 100 housing violations at this property.

Is 459 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 459 Putnam Avenue built?

City records list 1900 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 459 Putnam Avenue?

It has 7 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.