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398 Putnam Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01829-0024Map

Owner of record: Kochman, Benjamin

398 Putnam Avenue is a two-family home built in 1885 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Kochman, Benjamin. HPD has recorded 37 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 1 of the 37 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
37
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
28

Available now in this building

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 · 37

  • 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 19, 2025

    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.

    Jun 10, 2025

    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

    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 20, 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

    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 9, 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

    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.

    Apr 12, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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
  • 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 28, 2017

    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
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 100 watts minimum required

    Jun 8, 2006

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 4fl, 3rd story

    Mar 25, 2005 · Apt 4FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an angle hose valve or sill cock at extreme end of highest line of sprinklers.

    Aug 1, 2002

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded ceiling throughout at open space, cellar

    Aug 1, 2002

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the entire area throughout at open space, cellar

    Aug 1, 2002

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective , at boiler room, cellar

    Aug 1, 2002

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective painted sprinkler heads at public hall stairs, basement

    Aug 1, 2002

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide a piece of garden hose 10 feet in length with female coupling and a 10 quart pail on premises to test sprinkler system.

    Aug 1, 2002

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide 3 extra sprinkler heads and suitable wrench for emergency purposes at o.s.y. valve of sprinkler in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department at cellar front

    Aug 1, 2002

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of washing machine at public hall, 3rd story

    Aug 1, 2002

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Feb 3, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Feb 3, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.

    Oct 3, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor frame missing.

    Oct 3, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-20.08 adm code post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing.

    Oct 3, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-41.15 adm code post a sign on wall of entrance story identifying owner and managing agent.

    Oct 3, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of exposed wire ceiling kitchen 1 sty public hall.

    Oct 3, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code provide adequate ventitation for boiler room at cellar to outside air.

    Oct 3, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-41.15 adm code 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.

    Oct 3, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    D26-17.10 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to building's heating system 1 sty public hall & on boiler room door.

    Oct 3, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 4, 2014 · Apt 1FLOOR

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 12, 2005 · Apt 4FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 24, 2005 · Apt 4FL

    Close
  • Construction

    Roof

    Mar 23, 2005 · Apt 4FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Mar 23, 2005 · Apt 4FL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Mar 23, 2005 · Apt 4FL

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Mar 23, 2005 · Apt 4FL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    Mar 23, 2005 · Apt 4FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 23, 2005 · Apt 4FL

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Mar 23, 2005 · Apt 4FL

    Close
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  • General

    Mold

    Jan 25, 2005 · Apt 4FL

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Jan 25, 2005 · Apt 4FL

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Jan 25, 2005 · Apt 4FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 25, 2005 · Apt 4FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 21, 2005 · Apt 4FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 13, 2005 · Apt 4FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 29, 2003 · Apt 4FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 29, 2003 · Apt 4FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Aug 27, 2003 · Apt 4FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 22, 2003 · Apt 4FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 22, 2003 · Apt 4FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 20, 2003 · Apt 4FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 20, 2003 · Apt 4FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 20, 2003 · Apt 4FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 11, 2003 · Apt 4FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 11, 2003 · Apt 4FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 7, 2003 · Apt 4FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 7, 2003 · Apt 4FL

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Jul 8, 2026$3,650,000Two family dwellings2

Building details

Building type
Two-family home (B1)
Year built
1885
Floors
3
Residential units
2
Building area
3,600 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1829 / 24
Assessed value
$149,340
Landmark / historic district
Bedford Historic District

HPD registration #313537, last renewed —.

Questions about 398 Putnam Avenue

Who owns 398 Putnam Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Kochman, Benjamin.

Does 398 Putnam Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 37 housing violations at this property.

Is 398 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 398 Putnam Avenue built?

City records list 1885 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 398 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.