525 Putnam Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01826-0065Map
Owner of record: Patricia Mason
525 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 Patricia Mason. HPD has recorded 50 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 49 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 50
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 7
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 · 50
- 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 - 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 - 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 21, 2023
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.
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
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.
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
Open — Info nov sent out
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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.
Apr 12, 2021
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.
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.
Oct 31, 2019
Open — Info 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.
Oct 19, 2018
Open — Info 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
Open — Info 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 14, 2016
Open — Info 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.
Oct 13, 2015
Open — Info 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.
Feb 24, 2015
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit door in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story
May 19, 2004 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal east handrail stairs front yard
May 19, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and east wall 2nd sty at public hall
May 19, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose balustrade 2nd sty at public hall
May 19, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit door in the entrance located at apt 2, 1st story
May 19, 2004 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
File with this department a registration statement for building.
Apr 11, 1997
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination 3 sty public hall night inspection.
May 13, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - 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 50 watts night inspection.
May 2, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination vestibule 1 sty public hall night inspection.
May 2, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of front entrance door to bldg locked preventing access to bells for apts.
May 2, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of extension cord ceiling fixture 1 sty public hall to 1 sty apt.
Jun 24, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose ceiling light fixture 3 sty apt kitchen.
Jun 24, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to 3 sty apt.
Jun 24, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches thru out 3 sty apt.
Jun 24, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of extension cords ceiling fixture 1 sty public hall to 1 sty apt.
Jun 17, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-15.01 adm code provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures 3 sty west apt 3l kitchen and bathroom. , section '' ''
Jun 6, 1986 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
D26-15.01 adm code provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures 3 sty west apt 3l kitchen and bathroom er1. , section '' ''
Jun 6, 1986 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
D26-16.01 adm code repair the leaky and/or defective faucets bathtub 2 sty apt 3 hot water bathroom er1. , section '' ''
Feb 3, 1986 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
D26-17.07 adm code provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 1 sty rear apt 2 kitchen and bathroom er1. located at apt 2
Feb 3, 1986 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
D26-17.07 adm code provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 3 sty apt 3 kitchen & bathroom. , section '' ''
Dec 22, 1985 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor 1 sty apt rear room.
Apr 22, 1985
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code refit door entrance to 1 sty public hall.
Apr 22, 1985
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-20.08,20.09 adm code provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 1 sty duplex apt.
Apr 22, 1985
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Section 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition rooms used as b rooms at 1 sty duplex apt basement.
Apr 22, 1985
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing 1/4 round at base all rooms thru out 1 sty apt.
Apr 22, 1985
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing door lock & knob assembly entrance door to 1 sty public hall.
Apr 22, 1985
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 3 sty apt southeast room.
Nov 15, 1984
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches 3 sty apt kitchen.
Nov 15, 1984
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceilings & walls 3 sty apt thru out.
Nov 15, 1984
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
D26-12.01 adm code remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling front room south east 3 sty apt 6 mrs harrison 443 5764. , section '' ''
Oct 26, 1984 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective ceiling fixture kitchen 3 sty apt 3. located at apt 3
Oct 26, 1984 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & clgs thru out 3 sty apt 3. , section '' ''
Jun 2, 1982 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Paint/plaster
Wall
May 10, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 10, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - General
Windows
May 10, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - General
Doors
May 10, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 10, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 10, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 10, 2004 · Apt 2
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
- 3,600 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1826 / 65
- Assessed value
- $132,060
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #313196, last renewed Apr 1, 1993.
Questions about 525 Putnam Avenue
Who owns 525 Putnam Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Patricia Mason.
Does 525 Putnam Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 50 housing violations at this property.
Is 525 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 525 Putnam Avenue built?
City records list 1901 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 525 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.