232a Putnam Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01827-0034Map
Owner of record: Desert Rose Holdings INC.
232a Putnam Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Desert Rose Holdings INC.. HPD has recorded 201 housing violations here, most recently on May 14, 2026. 45 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 201
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 307
Available now in this building
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 · 201
- CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing post , 1st story
May 14, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building., 1st story
May 14, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings missing post
May 14, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mailbox missing post , 1st story
May 14, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 14, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 14, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 14, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling, north, east, south, and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 18910255 issued 10-may-26 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
May 10, 2026 · Apt 2
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 10, 2026 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures inadequate volume in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 10, 2026 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
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- ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling, north, east, south, and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 10, 2026 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - 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 - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt ground lower level, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 14, 2026 · Apt GROUND
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling at closet at west wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1 upper level, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 14, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in closet in the 1st room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 2, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in closet in the 1st room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 2, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling at closet in the 1st room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 2, 2026 · Apt 1
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 19, 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
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 2, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 2, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 2, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door to public hall at upper level duplex unit in the 1st room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 2, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood subfloor at upper level duplex unit in the 1st room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 2, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall at upper level duplex unit in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 2, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 20, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall at public hall, 1st story
Mar 20, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at west wall at public hall, 1st story
Mar 20, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing cover plate at the electrical outlet at the north wall in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story
Mar 20, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story
Mar 20, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance upper sash window in the private hallway located at apt 1 lower level, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 20, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 20, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 6, 2025 · Apt 1
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
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
Apr 11, 2024 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Apr 11, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 11, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling at public hall stairs, 3rd story
Dec 11, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective at ceiling at public hall stairs, 3rd story
Dec 11, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of households items and construction material at public hall stairs, 3rd story
Dec 11, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 11, 2023 · Apt 3
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 11, 2023 · Apt 3
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 11, 2023 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective window counter balance upper and lower sash at south wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 11, 2023 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and east wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 11, 2023 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 11, 2023 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective radiator in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 11, 2023 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective window counter balance upper and lower sash in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 11, 2023 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective locking device in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 11, 2023 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and north and south wall at public hall, 3rd story
Oct 31, 2023
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 1
- Class - 2
Unapproved, unsafe, unsuitable, electrical equipment apparatus materials, devices, appliances or wiring in use. defective fixture and receptacle in apt 2. remedy: comply w/ec code.
Apr 23, 2013
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
May 29, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
May 29, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 29, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
May 29, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 29, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 13, 2026 · Apt GROUND
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 12, 2026 · Apt BUILDI
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 12, 2026 · Apt FL2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 12, 2026 · Apt FL2
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
May 12, 2026 · Apt FL2
Close
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- Plumbing
Water supply
May 9, 2026 · Apt ALL
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
May 9, 2026 · Apt ALL
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 9, 2026 · Apt ALL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 1, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 1, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 31, 2026 · Apt ALL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 28, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 28, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 28, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 18, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 13, 2026 · Apt GROUND
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Mar 7, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 7, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Power outage
Mar 7, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 7, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 3, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 2, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 2, 2026 · Apt GROUND
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 23, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 22, 2026 · Apt FULL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 19, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 18, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 18, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 17, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 16, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 16, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 16, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 12, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 10, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 6, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 26, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 26, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 25, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 20, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 12, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1899
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 3,448 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,833 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1827 / 34
- Assessed value
- $135,900
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #364099, last renewed Nov 24, 2025.
Questions about 232a Putnam Avenue
Who owns 232a Putnam Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Desert Rose Holdings INC..
Does 232a Putnam Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 201 housing violations at this property.
Is 232a 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 232a Putnam Avenue built?
City records list 1899 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 232a 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.