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523 Putnam Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01826-0066Map

Owner of record: Totten Jean

523 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 Totten Jean. HPD has recorded 26 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 17 of the 26 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
26
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
5
HPD complaints
15

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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 · 26

  • 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
  • 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.

    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.

    Apr 12, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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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 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.

    Oct 31, 2019

    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 19, 2018

    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.

    Nov 14, 2016

    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
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story

    Nov 19, 2013 · Apt 2FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose entry door on latch side so as to make stable. at lobby, 1st story

    May 6, 2011

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose hand rail balusters at 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. stories at public hall stairs

    May 6, 2011

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful use for single room occupancy purposes ... in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3rdfl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 6, 2011 · Apt 3RDFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • 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 night inspection.

    May 2, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing 50 watt bulb bldg entrance.

    Dec 18, 1987

    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 required night inspection.

    Dec 18, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination 1 sty public hall vestibule r33.

    Jun 18, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the car parts & houshold items cellar thru out.

    Jun 18, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Section 65 m/d law provide under completed permit, a proper enclosure for the central heating plant, celler center.

    Sep 30, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 1

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Sep 7, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 5

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the commissioners order to file a certificate of correction w/the dob.noted:no certificate of correction has been filed for nov34428460j issued 2/9/04. file certificate of correction

    Apr 22, 2014 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by cofo & dob records.3 sty class"a"apt.,converted into 3-"b"rooms.remedy:discontinue illegal use of amended cofo.

    May 6, 2011

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    B4b/34a/19b/10a/10b/50a/50b/50c/ 50a- flue pipe not properly sealed tochimney base 50b-install check valve back flow preventer 50c-pipe saftey or relief valve discharge down no threaded end

    May 21, 2004

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Plumbing work w/out a permit.in basement,new installation of boiler hot water,heater with all related gas,water,exhuast piping and all controls.remedy:obtain a permit to correct and legalize work performed

    Feb 9, 2004 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    19b/ 32a/ 10a/ 10b/ b4b/ flue pipe not properly sealed to chimney baseinstall back flow preventro on feed water line pipe safety on relief value discharge down no threaded end

    Feb 2, 2004

    Active

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 12, 2014 · Apt 1STFL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 12, 2014 · Apt HOUSE

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    Oct 31, 2013 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    May 2, 2011 · Apt 3RDFL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    May 2, 2011 · Apt 3RDFL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 2, 2011 · Apt 3RDFL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 2, 2011 · Apt 3RDFL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 2, 2011 · Apt 3RDFL

    Close
  • General

    Stairs

    May 2, 2011 · Apt 3RDFL

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    May 2, 2011 · Apt 3RDFL

    Close
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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 25, 2004 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Aug 21, 2004 · Apt 2NDFL

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Aug 21, 2004 · Apt 2NDFL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 20, 2004 · Apt 2FL`

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 21, 2004 · Apt 2-A

    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
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 / 66
Assessed value
$132,060
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #326041, last renewed Aug 12, 2025.

Questions about 523 Putnam Avenue

Who owns 523 Putnam Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Totten Jean.

Does 523 Putnam Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 26 housing violations at this property.

Is 523 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 523 Putnam Avenue built?

City records list 1901 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 523 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.