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515 Putnam Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01826-0070Map

Owner of record: W Kellam

515 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 W Kellam. HPD has recorded 33 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 31 of the 33 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
33
DOB violations
3
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
2

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 · 33

  • 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
  • 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 20, 2025

    Open — Info 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

    Open — Info 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.

    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

    Open — Info 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.

    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

    Open — Info 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.

    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

    Open — Info nov sent out
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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.

    Apr 12, 2021

    Open — Info 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

    Open — Info 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 19, 2018

    Open — Info 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 28, 2017

    Open — Info 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 14, 2016

    Open — Info 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 13, 2015

    Open — Info 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.

    Feb 24, 2015

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    File with this department a registration statement for building.

    Apr 11, 1997

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing baluster guard rail 1 sty public hall.

    May 10, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing balusters 1 sty stairs to 2 sty public hall.

    May 10, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective scuttle cover roof.

    May 10, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination vestibule 1 sty night inspection.

    May 10, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the vestibule 1 sty.

    May 10, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires west wall vestibule 1 sty.

    May 10, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose light fixture front entrance from street.

    May 10, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items bldg materials 1 sty public hall.

    May 10, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    May 10, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination 3 sty public hall night inspection.

    May 10, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items 3 sty public hall.

    May 10, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items bldg materials scuttle ladder enclosure 3 sty public hall.

    May 10, 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 10, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-41.03 adm code file with this department a registration and occupancy statement of building.

    Jun 17, 1983

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 3

  • Construction other optional

    Ecb hazardous

    Sep 28, 2001

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Ecb hazardous

    Sep 28, 2001

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Ecb hazardous

    Sep 10, 2001

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 3

  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior building wall hazardous noted: on the west of the building the wall at the 3rd and 4th fl level has a severe bulge throughout, the masonary is loose and mortar missing is various lo

    Sep 28, 2001 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain building hazardous noted: the stairs are leaning and shaky on the 4 th fl there is a unfinished bathroom with a hole in the fl in the basement the ceiling is partially collapsed. remedy: mak

    Sep 28, 2001 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain note : at west side of bldg roof level multiple loose & some missing bricks with inadequate mortor joints creating a dangerous condition

    Sep 10, 2001 · Penalty $800

    Active

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 24, 2016 · Apt 19

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 22, 2008 · Apt 1

    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 / 70
Assessed value
$131,280
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #335334, last renewed Apr 1, 1993.

Questions about 515 Putnam Avenue

Who owns 515 Putnam Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is W Kellam.

Does 515 Putnam Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 33 housing violations at this property.

Is 515 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 515 Putnam Avenue built?

City records list 1901 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 515 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.