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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

Concern
8 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 · 37

  • 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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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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  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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.

    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.

    Nov 28, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.