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527 Putnam Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01826-0064Map

Owner of record: Carrie Lee Williams Irrevocable Trust

527 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 Carrie Lee Williams Irrevocable Trust. HPD has recorded 21 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 16 of the 21 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
21
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
15

What to know

Concern
2 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 · 21

  • 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
  • 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

    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 11, 2024

    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 21, 2023

    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 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
  • 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
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  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures to range in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt bsmt

    Feb 12, 2009 · Apt BSMT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 1 sty public hall.

    Sep 5, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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 50 watts.

    Sep 5, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination 2 sty public hall.

    Sep 5, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor frame missing.

    Sep 6, 1985

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    D26-20.08 adm code post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing.

    Sep 6, 1985

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls basement pub hall.

    Sep 6, 1985

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    D26-17.10 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to building's heating system 1 sty pub hall and on boiler room door.

    Apr 30, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-17.10 adm code provide ready access to building's heating system cellar door locked.

    Apr 30, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 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 partition wall & door installed 1st sty public hall.

    Apr 30, 1984

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster board cellar ceiling throughout.

    Jan 31, 1983

    Open — Nov certified late

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Aug 20, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 10, 2009 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Feb 10, 2009 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Feb 10, 2009 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 16, 2008 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Nov 16, 2008 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Nov 16, 2008 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 8, 2008 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Nov 8, 2008 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Mar 8, 2004 · Apt PVT

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Mar 8, 2004 · Apt PVT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Mar 8, 2004 · Apt PVT

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Mar 8, 2004 · Apt PVT

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 6, 2004 · Apt PVT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Mar 6, 2004 · Apt PVT

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Jan 22, 2026Non-market transferThree family dwellings3

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C0)
Year built
1901
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
3,600 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1826 / 64
Assessed value
$132,060
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #358825, last renewed Jul 1, 2025.

Questions about 527 Putnam Avenue

Who owns 527 Putnam Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Carrie Lee Williams Irrevocable Trust.

Does 527 Putnam Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 21 housing violations at this property.

Is 527 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 527 Putnam Avenue built?

City records list 1901 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 527 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.