539 Putnam Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01826-0058Map
Owner of record: Monroe Russell, Jr
539 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 Monroe Russell, Jr. HPD has recorded 11 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026.
- HPD violations
- 11
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 20
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 11
- 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 - 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
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 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 - 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
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.
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 13, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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.
Feb 24, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Door/window
Window frame
Jan 20, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 20, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 20, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 20, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 20, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 20, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 20, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Lighting
Apr 6, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 6, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 6, 2004 · Apt 1
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 6, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 5, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 29, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 28, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 23, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Mar 23, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Mar 13, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 13, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Mar 12, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 12, 2004 · Apt 1
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 / 58
- Assessed value
- $106,740
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #302673, last renewed Apr 17, 2026.
Questions about 539 Putnam Avenue
Who owns 539 Putnam Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Monroe Russell, Jr.
Does 539 Putnam Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 11 housing violations at this property.
Is 539 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 539 Putnam Avenue built?
City records list 1901 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 539 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.