455 Putnam Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01825-0061Map
Owner of record: A Walker
455 Putnam Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 4 residential units across 2.5 floors. The owner of record is A Walker. HPD has recorded 58 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 47 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 58
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 36
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 · 58
- 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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
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.
Jun 10, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 9, 2024 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 9, 2024 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical light fixture at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 9, 2024 · Apt 1A
Open — 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 — Nov sent out - 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
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.
Mar 24, 2023
Open — Nov sent out
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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.
Nov 10, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - 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
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.
Mar 1, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - 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
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 12, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Open — Info nov sent out - 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
Open — Info nov sent out - 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
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 3, 2009 · Apt 2
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 3, 2009 · Apt 2
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective shower head in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
May 5, 2004 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective enamel glaze coating at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
May 5, 2004 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose electric light fixture at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
May 5, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electric light fixture at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
May 5, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceilings, walls and, wood trims and doors in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
May 5, 2004 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing sash chain/cord(s) at lower window sash in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story
May 5, 2004 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood window appron in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story
May 5, 2004 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceilings and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
May 5, 2004 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
May 5, 2004 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the torn and/or loose floor covering , in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story
May 5, 2004 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 , in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story
May 5, 2004 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
May 5, 2004 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
May 5, 2004 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration dropped/supended ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story
May 5, 2004 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration dropped/supended ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
May 5, 2004 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items 3 sty public hall.
May 4, 1988
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination vestibule 1 sty night inspection.
May 4, 1988
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 50 watts night inspection.
May 4, 1988
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed leak ceilings 1 sty apt 1 kitchen & center room. , section '' ''
May 30, 1985 · Apt 1
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceilings & walls 1 sty apt 1 thru out. , section '' ''
May 30, 1985 · Apt 1
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches 1 sty apt 1 thru out. , section '' ''
May 30, 1985 · Apt 1
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster board wall 1 sty apt 1. , section '' ''
May 30, 1985 · Apt 1
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination 1st sty vestibule.
May 13, 1985
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all stys public hall.
May 13, 1985
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches kitchen & bathroom basement apt.
May 13, 1985
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.
May 13, 1985
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household artiles 3 sty public hall.
May 13, 1985
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
D26-17.10 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to building's heating system 1 sty public hall & on boiler room door.
May 13, 1985
Open — Nov certified late
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 23, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 13, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 9, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 7, 2025 · Apt 1FLOOR
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jan 7, 2025 · Apt 1FLOOR
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 7, 2025 · Apt 1FLOOR
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 7, 2025 · Apt 1FLOOR
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 7, 2025 · Apt 1FLOOR
Close - General
Cabinet
Jan 7, 2025 · Apt 1FLOOR
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 29, 2024 · Apt 1A
Close
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- Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 27, 2023 · Apt 1A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 27, 2023 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 17, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - General
Windows
Feb 8, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 8, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Feb 8, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 8, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - General
Windows
Feb 8, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 8, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Apr 27, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 27, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
May 29, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
May 29, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Apr 30, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - General
Windows
Apr 30, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - General
Floor
Apr 30, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Lighting
Apr 30, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 30, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Apr 30, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - General
Floor
Apr 30, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - General
Floor
Apr 30, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 30, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 30, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 30, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 30, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - General
Doors
Apr 30, 2004 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 2.5
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 2,700 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1825 / 61
- Assessed value
- $334,350
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #340257, last renewed Mar 22, 2017.
Questions about 455 Putnam Avenue
Who owns 455 Putnam Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is A Walker.
Does 455 Putnam Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 58 housing violations at this property.
Is 455 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 455 Putnam Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 455 Putnam Avenue?
It has 4 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.