543 Putnam Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01826-0056Map
Owner of record: Wilson, Andrea N
543 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 Wilson, Andrea N. HPD has recorded 19 housing violations here, most recently on June 10, 2025. 13 of the 19 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 19
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 19
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 · 19
- 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 27, 2024
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 11, 2024
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
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
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 31, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 23, 2016 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and south wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 23, 2016 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 23, 2016 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 23, 2016 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
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- ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st window frame from west at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 7, 2006 · Apt 4
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 7, 2006 · Apt 4
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 7, 2006 · Apt 4
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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 window frame from east at south wall, 2nd window frame from east at south wall in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 7, 2006 · Apt 4
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of peeling paint in tub in the bathroom located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 30, 2006 · Apt 4
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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 no less than 100 watts at building at front areaway, 1st story
Mar 30, 2006
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
The premises formerly a vacant building are now occupied by other than a caretaker without obtaining a certificate of occupancy .. in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Jan 7, 2005 · Apt 1
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
D26-35.01 adm code the premises formerly a vacant building are now occupied by other than a caretaker without obtaining a certificate of occupancy 2 sty apt.
Aug 30, 1985
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - IInformation / order
D26-35.01 adm code the premises have been vacated by an order of this department and cannot be reoccupied except for caretaker until a new certificate of occupancy has been obtained.
Aug 30, 1985
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 4, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 1, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 5, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 1, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 29, 2018 · Apt 3RD
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 23, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 21, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 3, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 30, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 23, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Window/frame
Apr 24, 2006 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Apr 24, 2006 · Apt 4
Close - General
Windows
Apr 24, 2006 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 13, 2005 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 11, 2005 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Dec 11, 2005 · Apt 4
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Dec 11, 2005 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 7, 2005 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 2, 2005 · Apt 3
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1901
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 3,000 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,667 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1826 / 56
- Assessed value
- $106,740
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #359617, last renewed Jul 11, 2025.
Questions about 543 Putnam Avenue
Who owns 543 Putnam Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Wilson, Andrea N.
Does 543 Putnam Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 19 housing violations at this property.
Is 543 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 543 Putnam Avenue built?
City records list 1901 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 543 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.