555a Putnam Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01826-0048Map

555a Putnam Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 555 Putnam LLC. HPD has recorded 18 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 2 of the 18 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 18
DOB violations: 0
ECB violations: 0
HPD complaints: 61

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 · 18

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 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
§ 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 the drop ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 1, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 30, 2019 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
§ 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 the drop ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 30, 2019 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling light in the kitchen located at apt 1st, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 6, 2019 · Apt 1ST
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at outlets in the 1st room from north at east located at bsmt-apt 1st, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north
Jan 6, 2019 · Apt 1ST
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Replace with new the missing door knob in the foyer located at bsmt-apt 1st, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north
Jan 6, 2019 · Apt 1ST
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the foyer located at bsmt-apt 1st, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north
Jan 6, 2019 · Apt 1ST
Closed — Violation closed

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ANon-hazardous
Refit the north door in the 1st room from north at east located at bsmt-apt 1st, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north
Jan 6, 2019 · Apt 1ST
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock at north door in the 1st room from north at east located at bsmt-apt 1st, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north
Jan 6, 2019 · Apt 1ST
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective air valve at radiator east in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt 1st, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north
Jan 6, 2019 · Apt 1ST
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at bsmt-apt 1st
Jan 6, 2019 · Apt 1ST
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) baseboard at west wall in the foyer located at bsmt-apt 1st, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north
Jan 6, 2019 · Apt 1ST
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from west at north wall in the 3rd room from north located at bsmt-apt 1st, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north
Jan 6, 2019 · Apt 1ST
Closed — Violation closed
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.
Oct 13, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 20, 2026 · Apt APT3
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 16, 2026 · Apt 1
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 11, 2026 · Apt UNIT3
Close
Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 16, 2019 · Apt 1
Close
Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 16, 2019 · Apt 1
Close
Electric
No lighting
Feb 16, 2019 · Apt 1
Close
Electric
Power outage
Jan 3, 2019 · Apt 1ST
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 3, 2019 · Apt 1ST
Close
Electric
Power outage
Dec 21, 2018 · Apt 1
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 21, 2018 · Apt 1
Close

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Plumbing
Radiator
Dec 21, 2018 · Apt 1
Close
Electric
Outlet/switch
Nov 28, 2018 · Apt 1
Close
Electric
Outlet/switch
Nov 28, 2018 · Apt 1
Close
Electric
Outlet/switch
Nov 28, 2018 · Apt 1
Close
Plumbing
Radiator
Nov 28, 2018 · Apt 1
Close
Plumbing
Radiator
Nov 28, 2018 · Apt 1
Close
Door/window
Door frame
Nov 28, 2018 · Apt 1
Close
Plumbing
Radiator
Nov 28, 2018 · Apt 1
Close
Heating
Heat related
Mar 26, 2010 · Apt 1
Close
Heating
Heat related
Feb 16, 2010 · Apt 1
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 2, 2010 · Apt 2A
Close
General
Floor
Feb 2, 2010 · Apt 2A
Close
General
Floor
Feb 2, 2010 · Apt 2A
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 2, 2010 · Apt 2A
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 2, 2010 · Apt 2A
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 2, 2010 · Apt 2A
Close
General
Floor
Feb 2, 2010 · Apt 2A
Close
Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 2, 2010 · Apt 2A
Close
Paint/plaster
Radiator
Feb 2, 2010 · Apt 2A
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 2, 2010 · Apt 2A
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 17, 2010 · Apt 1
Close
Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 2, 2010 · Apt 3FL
Close
Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 2, 2010 · Apt 3FL
Close
Plumbing
Toilet
Jan 2, 2010 · Apt 3FL
Close
Plumbing
Toilet
Jan 2, 2010 · Apt 3FL
Close
General
Windows
Jan 2, 2010 · Apt 3FL
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 2, 2010 · Apt 3FL
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 7, 2009 · Apt 1FL
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 27, 2009 · Apt 1FL
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 27, 2009 · Apt 1FL
Close
Heating
Heat related
Oct 15, 2009 · Apt 3
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 5, 2003 · Apt 3-FL
Close
General
Stairs
Nov 5, 2003 · Apt 3-FL
Close
General
Mailbox
Nov 5, 2003 · Apt 3-FL
Close
Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Nov 5, 2003 · Apt 3-FL
Close
General
Floor
Nov 5, 2003 · Apt 3-FL
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Nov 5, 2003 · Apt 3-FL
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 5, 2003 · Apt 3-FL
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 5, 2003 · Apt 3-FL
Close
Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 5, 2003 · Apt 3-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 (C3)
Year built: 1900
Floors: 3
Residential units: 4
Building area: 2,295 ft²
Lot area: 1,700 ft²
Zoning: R6B
Community board: 303
Council district: 36
Block / lot: 1826 / 48
Assessed value: $279,900
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #344489, last renewed Jul 16, 2025.

Questions about 555a Putnam Avenue

Who owns 555a Putnam Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 555 Putnam LLC.

Does 555a Putnam Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 18 housing violations at this property.

Is 555a 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 555a Putnam Avenue built?

City records list 1900 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 555a 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.