342 Putnam Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01828-0040Map
Owner of record: Janice Turpin
342 Putnam Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1878 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Janice Turpin. HPD has recorded 48 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 43 of the 48 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 48
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 2
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 · 48
- 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 19, 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 20, 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 9, 2022
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.
Mar 1, 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
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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
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 5, 2005 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 5, 2005 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st window frame from east at south wall, south wall, north wall, ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 5, 2005 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from north at east wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 5, 2005 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate ... in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 5, 2005 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective radiator valve at east wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 5, 2005 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall, south wall, east wall in the private hallway located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 5, 2005 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 5, 2005 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 5, 2005 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 2nd window frame from west at north wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall, south wall, ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 5, 2005 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall, 1st door from north at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 5, 2005 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall, east wall, south wall, ceiling, baseboard at west wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 5, 2005 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening at building entrance,front areaway at front areaway, 1st story
Apr 5, 2005
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 vestibule 1 sty night inspection.
Feb 2, 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.
Feb 2, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code refit door boiler room at cellar.
Apr 29, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration cement balcony erected at front basment to 1 sty front yard.
Apr 29, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration wood paneling installed at cellar rear.
Apr 29, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of 3 sty public hall.
Apr 29, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement clg cellar front.
Apr 29, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing 40 watt light bulb rear yard.
Apr 29, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective plaster board ceiling cellar center.
Apr 29, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective ceiling 3 sty public hall.
Apr 29, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-21.03 adm code paint or post a sign indicating floors on wall at or near stairs all stys public hall.
Apr 29, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose balustrade at 2 sty public hall.
Apr 29, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors boiler room at cellar.
Apr 29, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar thru out.
Apr 29, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard.
Apr 29, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration door erected 1 sty pub hall forming partition.
Apr 29, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration paneling wall 1 sty pub hall.
Apr 29, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof 3 sty pub hall to roof.
Apr 29, 1987
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 1
- Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall.defect is:broken cement stucco over entry frame broken cement stucco over basement 1st floor area cracks and spaulding paint & stucco cement work at front entire facad
Jun 8, 2005 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Complaints
- Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Mar 23, 2005 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 23, 2005 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1878
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 2,911 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,733 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1828 / 40
- Assessed value
- $356,400
- Landmark / historic district
- Bedford Historic District
HPD registration #374778, last renewed Nov 26, 2019.
Questions about 342 Putnam Avenue
Who owns 342 Putnam Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Janice Turpin.
Does 342 Putnam Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 48 housing violations at this property.
Is 342 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 342 Putnam Avenue built?
City records list 1878 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 342 Putnam Avenue?
It has 4 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.