242 Putnam Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01827-0040Map
Owner of record: Clark, John
242 Putnam Avenue is a two-family home built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Clark, John. HPD has recorded 21 housing violations here, most recently on September 10, 2018.
- HPD violations
- 21
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 43
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 21
- BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood tread 2nd down from 2 story at public hall stairs
Sep 10, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
Sep 9, 2018 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story
Sep 9, 2018 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color all walls in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story
Sep 9, 2018 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective closet door in the private hallway located at apt 2, 2nd story
Sep 9, 2018 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story
Sep 9, 2018 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story
Sep 9, 2018 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the private hallway located at apt 2, 2nd story
Sep 9, 2018 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell and buzzer from 1st story building front to located at apt 2, 2nd story
Sep 9, 2018 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at public hall, 2nd story
Sep 9, 2018
Closed — Violation closed
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- ANon-hazardous
Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit ... located at apt 2, 2nd story
Sep 9, 2018 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection drain pipe at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story
Sep 9, 2018 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective entrance door wood frame located at apt 2, 2nd story
Sep 9, 2018 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all ceilings walls and trims in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Sep 9, 2018 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock at door in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story
Sep 9, 2018 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit rear door in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story
Sep 9, 2018 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tiles in the kitchen located at apt floor1 lower level, 1st story
Aug 23, 2018 · Apt FLOOR1
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at north wall in the bathroom located at apt floor1 lower level, 1st story
Aug 23, 2018 · Apt FLOOR1
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and walls at all rooms located at apt floor1 lower level, 1st story
Aug 23, 2018 · Apt FLOOR1
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing striker plate at lock side of the front entrance door to building. , 1st story
Aug 23, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mechanical ventilation system at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt floor1 lower level, 1st story
Aug 23, 2018 · Apt FLOOR1
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 13, 2023 · Apt BASEME
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jan 13, 2023 · Apt BASEME
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 17, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 17, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jan 17, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 3, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 7, 2021 · Apt BASEME
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Aug 27, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Aug 27, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 27, 2018 · Apt 2
Close
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- General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Aug 27, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Aug 27, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Aug 27, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Aug 27, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 27, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 27, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 27, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 27, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - General
Ventilation system
Aug 27, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 27, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 27, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 27, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Aug 27, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 27, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Aug 27, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 27, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Aug 27, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Aug 27, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 27, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 27, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 27, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Aug 27, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Lighting
Aug 27, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Aug 27, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Wiring
Aug 27, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 27, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Aug 27, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Aug 27, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Aug 27, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 21, 2018 · Apt FLOOR1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 21, 2018 · Apt FLOOR1
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 21, 2018 · Apt FLOOR1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 21, 2018 · Apt FLOOR1
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B3)
- Year built
- 1899
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 2,400 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1827 / 40
- Assessed value
- $91,380
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #811879, last renewed Jul 10, 2025.
Questions about 242 Putnam Avenue
Who owns 242 Putnam Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Clark, John.
Does 242 Putnam Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 21 housing violations at this property.
Is 242 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 242 Putnam Avenue built?
City records list 1899 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 242 Putnam Avenue?
It has 2 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.