494 Putnam Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01830-0035Map

494 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 Brown, Gregory. HPD has recorded 21 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 3 of the 21 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 21
DOB violations: 0
ECB violations: 0
HPD complaints: 15

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 · 21

ANon-hazardous
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
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
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
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 27, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
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
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 21, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
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
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 10, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
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
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 1, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
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
Closed — Violation dismissed

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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.
Apr 12, 2021
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.
Oct 19, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
May 26, 2015 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
May 26, 2015 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
May 26, 2015 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective waste drain stopper at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at east
Aug 27, 2013 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic wall tiles at the east , west and south walls in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at east
Aug 27, 2013 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... around the jambs at window approx 6 sq. ft. in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at east
Aug 27, 2013 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall and the ceiling. in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at east
Aug 27, 2013 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at east
Aug 27, 2013 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperable located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at east
Aug 27, 2013 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

Electric
Power outage
Sep 27, 2015 · Apt 2
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
May 20, 2015 · Apt 2
Close
Door/window
Door
May 20, 2015 · Apt 2
Close
Water leak
Slow leak
May 20, 2015 · Apt 2
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 23, 2013 · Apt 2
Close
General
Mold
Aug 23, 2013 · Apt 2
Close
General
Ceramic-tile
Aug 23, 2013 · Apt 2
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 23, 2013 · Apt 2
Close
General
Floor
Aug 23, 2013 · Apt 2
Close
Plumbing
Toilet
Oct 5, 2011 · Apt 2
Close

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Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Oct 5, 2011 · Apt 2
Close
Plumbing
Toilet
Oct 26, 2010 · Apt 2
Close
General
Floor
Oct 26, 2010 · Apt 2
Close
General
Cabinet
Oct 26, 2010 · Apt 2
Close
Electric
Lighting
Oct 26, 2010 · 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: 3,420 ft²
Lot area: 1,900 ft²
Zoning: R6B
Community board: 303
Council district: 36
Block / lot: 1830 / 35
Assessed value: $92,880
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #307731, last renewed Nov 14, 2025.

Questions about 494 Putnam Avenue

Who owns 494 Putnam Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Brown, Gregory.

Does 494 Putnam Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 21 housing violations at this property.

Is 494 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 494 Putnam Avenue built?

City records list 1915 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 494 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.