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557 Putnam Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01826-0047Map

Owner of record: Houston, Tanya

557 Putnam Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1901 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Houston, Tanya. HPD has recorded 36 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 32 of the 36 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
36
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
11

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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 · 36

  • 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

    Open — Info 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.

    Mar 1, 2022

    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 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

    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 12, 2021

    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 31, 2019

    Open — Info 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

    Open — Info 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 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.

    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
  • A

    File with this department a registration statement for building.

    Apr 11, 1997

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination vestibule 1 sty night inspection.

    Oct 30, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of scuttle closet 3 sty public hall.

    Oct 30, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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.

    Oct 30, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose balustrade stair all stys public halls.

    Jul 11, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective brown stone spalling all stys front.

    Jul 11, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective exterior masonry window sill all stys front.

    Jul 11, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement stair 7 to 10 tread up from front yard to 1 sty public hall.

    Jul 11, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing balusters stair all stys public hall.

    Jul 11, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household item stair all stys public hall.

    Jul 11, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Section 65 m/d law provide under completed permit, a proper enclosure for the central heating plant, cellar center.

    Feb 21, 1980

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Section 233 m/d law remove door from closet leading to scuttle opening in roof at 3 sty public hall.

    Feb 21, 1980

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls at scuttle recess 3 sty public hall.

    Feb 21, 1980

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination at vestibule 1 sty public hall.

    Feb 21, 1980

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-19.07 adm code install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 40 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the rear yard.

    Feb 21, 1980

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household articles at scuttle recess 3 sty public hall.

    Feb 21, 1980

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-20.01 adm code 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 all stys all apts.

    Feb 21, 1980

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective cock loft walls at scuttle recess with fire retarding material 3 sty public hall.

    Feb 21, 1980

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plasterboard cellar ceiling at rear.

    Feb 21, 1980

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Jun 13, 2007 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Jun 13, 2007 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jun 13, 2007 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Stairs

    Jun 13, 2007 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Fire-escape

    Jun 13, 2007 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Jun 13, 2007 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Locks

    Oct 17, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 17, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Oct 17, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 17, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 17, 2006 · Apt 3

    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
1901
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
3,060 ft²
Lot area
1,700 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1826 / 47
Assessed value
$105,240
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #308296, last renewed Feb 13, 2018.

Questions about 557 Putnam Avenue

Who owns 557 Putnam Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Houston, Tanya.

Does 557 Putnam Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 36 housing violations at this property.

Is 557 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 557 Putnam Avenue built?

City records list 1901 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 557 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.