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474 Putnam Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01830-0025Map

Owner of record: Ashta S. Hunter

474 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 Ashta S. Hunter. HPD has recorded 99 housing violations here, most recently on October 31, 2019. 49 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
99
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
5
HPD complaints
170

What to know

Concern
5 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Oct 31, 2019

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. The newest 10 per agency here; the full lists are a click away.

HPD housing violations · 99

  • 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
  • CImmediately hazardous

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped gas pipe in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story

    Nov 14, 2005 · Apt 3

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • CImmediately hazardous

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system .. at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 14, 2005

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • CImmediately hazardous

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system cellar door lock at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 14, 2005

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • CImmediately hazardous

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story

    Nov 14, 2005 · Apt 3

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • BHazardous

    Replace with new the broken or defective saddle in the bathroom located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 6, 2005 · Apt 4

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • BHazardous

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed leak at the ceiling in the foyer located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 6, 2005 · Apt 4

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • BHazardous

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the foyer located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 6, 2005 · Apt 4

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • BHazardous

    Properly repair the broken or defective base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 4, 3rd story

    Aug 12, 2005 · Apt 4

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • BHazardous

    Properly repair the broken or defective front exterior window sils all stories , 3rd story

    Aug 12, 2005

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
See all 99 HPD violations (10 shown here)

DOB building violations · 2

  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Mar 6, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jan 18, 2005

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 5

  • Hazardous

    Failure to provide required means of egress for every floor. noted: exit scuttle door to roof is padlocked with chain to scuttle ladder, which is creating health and safety hazard for occupants from 3rd, 2nd fl

    Oct 18, 2005 · Penalty $480

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain building: noted: loose and missing plaster at ceiling in storage room at 3rd floor public stairs landing, also no walls provided around the interior of same storage room (2) ventilation at

    Jan 18, 2005 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit: work noted: having erected partition walls at 2nd story level, created a kitchen with gas stove and residential sink in both existing furnish rooms, without a permit. remedy: obtain a

    Jan 18, 2005 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy #191910 of 05/18/1965. noted: the 2nd floor occupancy change from two furnish rooms to two apartments (kitchenette) each with gas stove and a

    Jan 18, 2005 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by bldg dept records. hpd i-card reg #339091. from three family. to rooming house throughout. remedy: discontinue illegal use.

    Aug 8, 1997 · Penalty $800

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 16, 2006 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Nov 19, 2005 · Apt 4FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Nov 19, 2005 · Apt 4FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Nov 14, 2005 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 14, 2005 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 14, 2005 · Apt 4

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Nov 14, 2005 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 12, 2005 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Nov 10, 2005 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 10, 2005 · Apt 2

    Close
See all 170 HPD complaints (10 shown here)

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
3,760 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1830 / 25
Assessed value
$138,000
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #339091, last renewed Sep 13, 2026.

Questions about 474 Putnam Avenue

Who owns 474 Putnam Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ashta S. Hunter.

Does 474 Putnam Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 99 housing violations at this property.

Is 474 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 474 Putnam Avenue built?

City records list 1915 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 474 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.