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478 Putnam Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01830-0027Map

Owner of record: Hunter, Jaran

478 Putnam Avenue is a two-family home built in 1915 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Hunter, Jaran. HPD has recorded 37 housing violations here, most recently on November 27, 2024. 2 of the 37 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
37
DOB violations
4
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
9

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 27, 2024

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

  • 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 27, 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.

    Oct 31, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceilings thru out 1 sty apt 1. , section '' ''

    Jul 13, 1993 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 1 sty apt 1. , section '' ''

    Jul 13, 1993 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wires ceiling north room 1 sty apt 1. , section '' ''

    Jul 13, 1993 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling bathroom 1 sty apt 1. , section '' ''

    Jul 13, 1993 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets bathtub bathroom 1 sty apt 1. , section '' ''

    Jul 13, 1993 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wire west wall south room 1 sty apt 1. , section '' ''

    Jul 13, 1993 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective window frames & sashes south room 1 sty apt 1. , section '' ''

    Jul 13, 1993 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of nail shut south door 1 sty apt 1. , section '' ''

    May 14, 1993 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling bathroom 1 sty apt 1. , section '' ''

    May 14, 1993 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposedelectrical wiring ceiling north room 1 sty apt 1. , section '' ''

    May 14, 1993 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets handles bathtub bathroom 1 sty apt 1. , section '' ''

    May 14, 1993 · Apt 1

    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 50 watts night inspection.

    May 3, 1988

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective brick column at front entrance to bldg yard.

    Aug 6, 1985

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective paving front yard building.

    Aug 6, 1985

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective missing cheek east building front stoop.

    Aug 6, 1985

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective brownstone stoop west building front.

    Aug 6, 1985

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the front yard.

    Aug 6, 1985

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-12.03 adm code paint to the satisfaction of this department the exterior window frames and sashes front all stys.

    Aug 6, 1985

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective shingle on siding above c sty front.

    Aug 6, 1985

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective brownstone over door front entrance building.

    Aug 6, 1985

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective cornice roof front.

    Aug 6, 1985

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Aug 6, 1985

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective marble saddle vestibule to 1 sty pub hall

    Aug 3, 1984

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Aug 3, 1984

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    D26-17.10 adm code provide ready access to building's heating system entrance door to cellar locked.

    Aug 3, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 pub hall & on door to boiler room.

    Aug 3, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of lumber house ladders boxes & household articles pub halls all stys.

    Aug 3, 1984

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of refrigerator with locking device cellar center.

    Jul 12, 1983

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing baluster 3rd sty pub hall landing.

    Jul 12, 1983

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at 3rd sty public kitchen.

    Jul 12, 1983

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    § 65 m/d law provide under completed permit, a proper enclosure for the central heating plant, cellar.

    Jul 12, 1983

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department clg of 2nd sty pub hall bathroom.

    Jul 12, 1983

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster board clg cellar front & rear.

    Jul 12, 1983

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective walls 2 sty pub hall bathroom plaster board.

    Jul 12, 1983

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster board walls & clg 2nd sty pub hall.

    Jul 12, 1983

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 4

  • Construction other optional

    .due to construction operations ongoing in adjacent property. during operations contractor drilled a one inch hole in rear wall approximate ly 8 feet up from ground

    Mar 5, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Mar 22, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Mar 6, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 1

  • Hazardous

    Plumbing work w/o a permit. hazardous. illegal plumbing & constructionjob in progress in cell, bas, 1,2,3 floors. alt job w/sprinkler systemdemolished gas pipe after gas meter in cell disconnected boiler & all

    May 17, 2008 · Penalty $800

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 17, 2005 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 10, 2005 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 24, 2005 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    May 12, 2005 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    May 12, 2005 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    May 12, 2005 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 12, 2005 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 12, 2005 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Appliance

    Sprinker cert

    Jul 26, 2004

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Two-family home (B3)
Year built
1915
Floors
3
Residential units
2
Building area
3,760 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1830 / 27
Assessed value
$119,820
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #359231, last renewed Aug 5, 2025.

Questions about 478 Putnam Avenue

Who owns 478 Putnam Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Hunter, Jaran.

Does 478 Putnam Avenue have violations?

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

Is 478 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 478 Putnam Avenue built?

City records list 1915 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 478 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.