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486 Putnam Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01830-0031Map

Owner of record: Paul Freeman

486 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 Paul Freeman. HPD has recorded 24 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 24 of the 24 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
24
DOB violations
5
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
7

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

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 · 24

  • 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
  • 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 20, 2025

    Open — Info 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Info 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.

    Apr 11, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 21, 2023

    Open — Info 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.

    Mar 24, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 10, 2022

    Open — Info 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.

    Mar 1, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Mar 1, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
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  • 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 12, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Apr 12, 2021

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 19, 2018

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 28, 2017

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 14, 2016

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 13, 2015

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Feb 24, 2015

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • B

    Provide ventilation from outside to boiler room

    Sep 17, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire proof material at cellar ceiling at rear

    Sep 17, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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 cellar front

    Aug 24, 1998

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar thru out

    Sep 24, 1997

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors boiler room door cellar.

    Jun 25, 1997

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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 vestibule to 1 sty public hall.

    Nov 14, 1996

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 5

  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 1

  • Non-hazardous

    Work does not conform to approved plans. work noted. job#301825023. wood partitions/wall plaster removed contrary to plans. noted locations:1) 3rd floor kitchen/bathroom partitions completely removed. 2) second

    Sep 15, 2004

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    May 29, 2025 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    May 29, 2025 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    May 29, 2025 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 29, 2025 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    May 29, 2025 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 29, 2025 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 29, 2025 · Apt 3

    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
3,420 ft²
Lot area
1,900 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1830 / 31
Assessed value
$92,520
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #342133, last renewed Oct 30, 2002.

Questions about 486 Putnam Avenue

Who owns 486 Putnam Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Paul Freeman.

Does 486 Putnam Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 24 housing violations at this property.

Is 486 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 486 Putnam Avenue built?

City records list 1915 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 486 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.