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
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 · 37
- 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
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
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
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 20, 2023
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.
Mar 24, 2023
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 9, 2022
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.
Mar 1, 2022
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.
Mar 1, 2022
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 12, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
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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
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 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 28, 2017
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.
Oct 13, 2015
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 - 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 100 watts minimum required
Jun 8, 2006
Closed — Violation closed - 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 4fl, 3rd story
Mar 25, 2005 · Apt 4FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an angle hose valve or sill cock at extreme end of highest line of sprinklers.
Aug 1, 2002
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded ceiling throughout at open space, cellar
Aug 1, 2002
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective , at boiler room, cellar
Aug 1, 2002
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective painted sprinkler heads at public hall stairs, basement
Aug 1, 2002
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of washing machine at public hall, 3rd story
Aug 1, 2002
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - 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 3, 1988
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
D26-41.15 adm code post a sign on wall of entrance story identifying owner and managing agent.
Oct 3, 1986
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of exposed wire ceiling kitchen 1 sty public hall.
Oct 3, 1986
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code provide adequate ventitation for boiler room at cellar to outside air.
Oct 3, 1986
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2026 | $3,650,000 | Two family dwellings | 2 |
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.
