436 Putnam Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01830-0006Map
Owner of record: Benson, Darryl
436 Putnam Avenue is an one-family home built in 1915 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 1 residential unit across 3 floors. The owner of record is Benson, Darryl. HPD has recorded 32 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 24 of the 32 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 32
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 26
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 · 32
- 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 24, 2025
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.
Dec 4, 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 28, 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 17, 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 16, 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.
Nov 7, 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.
Jan 9, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1
Dec 6, 2012 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1stfl
Jul 2, 2010 · Apt 1STFL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 1stfl
Jul 2, 2010 · Apt 1STFL
Open — Nov sent out
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- ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bellbuzzer in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Feb 20, 2010 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, apartment at west
Feb 20, 2010 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide temporary re-sealing of all accessable openings to bldg at rear.
May 9, 2005
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard and front entrance to basement .
May 9, 2005
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the front yard.
May 9, 2005
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood flooring 2nd sty public halls.
May 9, 2005
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of exposed wiring electrical light ceiling fixture 2nd sty public hall.
May 9, 2005
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing balustrade 2nd to 3rd sty public hall.
May 9, 2005
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing wood stair treads 2nd and 5th up cellar to basement sty.
May 9, 2005
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective cast iron handrails front entrance stoop street to 1st sty vestibule.
May 9, 2005
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing balustrade & balusters all stairs public hall.
May 9, 2005
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor landing & public hall treads all stories public hall stairs.
May 9, 2005
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of exposed wires ceiling 2nd story public hall.
May 9, 2005
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose electric light fixture ceiling 2nd story public hall.
May 9, 2005
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective walls & ceiling, 2nd story public hall.
May 9, 2005
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective walls & ceiling, 3rd story public hall.
May 9, 2005
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal balustrade east & west front stoop entrance to building.
May 9, 2005
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling 3rd story public hall
May 9, 2005
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires ceiling, 3rd story public hall.
May 9, 2005
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor platform landing, 2nd to 3rd story public hall.
May 9, 2005
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing baustrade all stories public hall.
May 9, 2005
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wood tread 1st up basement story to 1st story public hall.
May 9, 2005
Open — Nov certified late
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Heating
Heat related
Feb 20, 2013 · Apt BSMNT
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 23, 2012 · Apt BASE
Close - General
Mold
Nov 30, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 30, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - General
Mold
Nov 27, 2012 · Apt 1FL
Close - General
Mold
Nov 27, 2012 · Apt 1FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 27, 2012 · Apt 1FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 27, 2012 · Apt 1FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 27, 2012 · Apt 1FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 27, 2012 · Apt 1FL
Close
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- Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 12, 2012 · Apt 3FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 12, 2012 · Apt 3FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 1, 2010 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 1, 2010 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jun 30, 2010 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 30, 2010 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 30, 2010 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 30, 2010 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 30, 2010 · Apt 1STFL
Close - General
Doors
Jun 29, 2010 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Jun 29, 2010 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jun 29, 2010 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 29, 2010 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Feb 17, 2010 · Apt 1FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 17, 2010 · Apt 1FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 17, 2010 · Apt 1FL
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2026 | $1,700,000 | One family dwellings | 1 |
Building details
- Building type
- One-family home (A4)
- Year built
- 1915
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 1
- Building area
- 3,432 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,825 ft²
- Zoning
- R6A
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1830 / 6
- Assessed value
- $127,320
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #803340, last renewed Jan 27, 2024.
Questions about 436 Putnam Avenue
Who owns 436 Putnam Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Benson, Darryl.
Does 436 Putnam Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 32 housing violations at this property.
Is 436 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 436 Putnam Avenue built?
City records list 1915 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 436 Putnam Avenue?
It has 1 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.