553 Putnam Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01826-0051Map
Owner of record: Hyacinth Noel
553 Putnam Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Hyacinth Noel. HPD has recorded 37 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 30 of the 37 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 37
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 28
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 · 37
- 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 6, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 6, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood frame in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 6, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch at door in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 6, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood base cabinet at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 6, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of vermin waterbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 6, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
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- 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 - 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 - 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
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
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.
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
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 28, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 3; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 14, 2015 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 14, 2015 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 14, 2015 · Apt 2
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.
Oct 13, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet/switch combination at north wall in the private hallway located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 8, 2012 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from west at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 8, 2012 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 8, 2012 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall, east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 8, 2012 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from west at north wall, 1st riser from west at north wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 8, 2012 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st window frame from west at north wall, north wall, baseboard at north wall, 1st door frame from east at south wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 8, 2012 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from east at south wall in the foyer located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 8, 2012 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall in the foyer located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 8, 2012 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - 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 north at east wall, west wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 8, 2012 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 3rd room from north at west, the bathroom , the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 8, 2012 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - 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 east wall, 1st closet from east at south wall door frame, 2nd door frame from south at west wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 8, 2012 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - 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 east wall in the private hallway located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 8, 2012 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - 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 east wall, 1st closet from south at west wall door, 1st closet from south at west wall door frame in the foyer located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 8, 2012 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 2, 2006 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 2, 2006 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 2, 2006 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 7, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 13, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 13, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 24, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
May 24, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Door frame
May 24, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 24, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Nov 8, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Nov 8, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 8, 2015 · Apt 2
Close
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- Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Nov 8, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 8, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 20, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 20, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 20, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 20, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Mar 5, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 6, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Apr 6, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 6, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 6, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 6, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - General
Floor
Apr 6, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 31, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 31, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 31, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - General
Floor
Mar 31, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 15, 2006 · Apt 3
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1899
- 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 / 51
- Assessed value
- $101,820
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #302674, last renewed Aug 26, 2023.
Questions about 553 Putnam Avenue
Who owns 553 Putnam Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Hyacinth Noel.
Does 553 Putnam Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 37 housing violations at this property.
Is 553 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 553 Putnam Avenue built?
City records list 1899 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 553 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.