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438 Putnam Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01830-0007Map

Owner of record: 438 Putnam LLC

438 Putnam Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1915 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 438 Putnam LLC. HPD has recorded 84 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 1 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
84
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
33

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 · 84

  • 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
  • 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
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 21, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 21, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 21, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 21, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 21, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 26, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 26, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 26, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at apartment entrance door in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 26, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 26, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 26, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 26, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 26, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 26, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 26, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the riser in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 9, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective entrance door in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 9, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 9, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and north wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 9, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the radiator in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 9, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak from the ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 9, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling, east, and west walls in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 9, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 9, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 9, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective base cabinet at the sink in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 9, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace the broken or defective sink in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 9, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at the sink in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 9, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 9, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the riser in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 9, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 9, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the mold around the bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 9, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace the broken or defective washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 9, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 10sq ft at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 9, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak from the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 9, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak from the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 9, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 9, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic wall tiles at east in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 9, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 10sq ft at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 16958360 issued 09-may-24 has been upgraded to class c per administrative code §27-2017.3a(5)(a) or (b).

    May 9, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 26, 2023 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the west wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 26, 2023 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 26, 2023 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door from east at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 26, 2023 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 2 square feet at the ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 16137043 issued 26-jul-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Jul 26, 2023 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 2 square feet at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 16137045 issued 26-jul-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Jul 26, 2023 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 26, 2023 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling, west wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 26, 2023 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 26, 2023 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 4

  • Class - 1

    Tpp non compliance. work in progress under application #b01275836-i1-gc. occupied apt#1 not isolated. work area apt # 2,3 not isolated and open to common area- excessive accumulation of constructiondust in debr

    Sep 22, 2025 · Penalty $625

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping. work in progress under application # b01275836-i1-gc. excessive accumulation of construction dust and debris throughout common areas of building. storage of garbage ba

    Sep 22, 2025

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Observed at exp1 with various mechanical tools/items with vehicles prepped/being mechanical work in a residential area, discontinue illegal use; discontinue illegal use

    Jun 3, 2025 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Illegal use in a residential district.the front yard has been converted by erection of an open shed to store tools for on the street auto repairs.one light green sedan(ford w/plate #gar6535 was being repaired@

    Apr 10, 2017

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Aug 25, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 25, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 25, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 25, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 25, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 25, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 30, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jun 20, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 30, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 30, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 30, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 15, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Dec 15, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 3, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 14, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 14, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 14, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 14, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Mar 14, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Mar 14, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 14, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Feb 17, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Feb 17, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Feb 17, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 17, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 27, 2010 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 19, 2009 · Apt 2ND

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Oct 19, 2009 · Apt 2ND

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Oct 11, 2009 · Apt 2ND

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 21, 2009 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Aug 13, 2009 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Aug 13, 2009 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Ceramic-tile

    Aug 13, 2009 · Apt 2

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C0)
Year built
1915
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
3,432 ft²
Lot area
1,825 ft²
Zoning
R6A
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1830 / 7
Assessed value
$97,560
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #361453, last renewed Dec 11, 2025.

Questions about 438 Putnam Avenue

Who owns 438 Putnam Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 438 Putnam LLC.

Does 438 Putnam Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 84 housing violations at this property.

Is 438 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 438 Putnam Avenue built?

City records list 1915 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 438 Putnam Avenue?

It has 3 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.