496 Putnam Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01830-0036Map
Owner of record: Otac Realty INC
496 Putnam Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 16 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Otac Realty INC. HPD has recorded 7 housing violations here, most recently on March 1, 2022. City tax records listed 16 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 7
- DOB violations
- 8
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 38
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 7
- 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 - 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 - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of bedbugs located at apt 1c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Oct 17, 2019 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. properly secure the loose 13 metal tread from bottom up at 2nd story fire escape at the front of the building
Aug 7, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. properly secure the loose 9th ,4th,3rd, and 2nd metal treads from bottom up at 3rd story fire escape at the front of the building
Aug 7, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electric bell,buzzer,intercommunication system, in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 14, 2009 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electric-bell, buzzer and intercom system from building entrance to in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 19, 2009 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 8
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Dec 5, 2000
Vw-violation work without permit - active - Construction other optional
Work without permits. work noted: at 4th floor apt c total renovation at south end of apt new bx electrical lines, new plumbing, copper feed & drain, new 1/2" sheetrock walls. new bathroom plumbing lines, 2"x 4" x8' wood studs & 2"x 4" metal tracks. remedy: obtain all necessary permits. stop work until obtained. contact d.o.b. before returning to
Dec 5, 2000
Vw-violation work without permit - active - Construction other optional
Hazardous
Nov 9, 2000
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Work without a permit. noted: major renovation on all flrs in building new kitchen, new bathroom, removing section of wood framing remedy: stop all work! obtain permits or restore to prior legal condition
Nov 9, 2000
Vw-violation work without permit - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 3
- Non-hazardous
Work without permit. work noted: at 4fl level(apt. 4c) total renovation. note: at south end of apt. enw bx electrical lines , new plumbing lines(copper feeds & drains) new 1/2" sheetrock walls.note:at bthrm new
Dec 5, 2000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain building noted:1.landing at top of front stoop is broken,loose pulling away from bearing point at basement entrance.2.loose and broken steps at main interior stairs between 1st and 2nd floor
Nov 9, 2000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit. noted:major renovation on all fls. in bldg. apt. #1b & 1c on 1st fl. new kitchen, new bathroom removin section of wood examing. renovation on 2nd fl. new bath kitchen new elec. circuits & plu
Nov 9, 2000
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 10, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jan 15, 2021 · Apt 3B
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jan 15, 2021 · Apt 3B
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 15, 2021 · Apt 3B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 7, 2019 · Apt 1C
Close - General
Ventilation system
Jun 21, 2017 · Apt 3A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 10, 2011 · Apt 3A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 8, 2011 · Apt 3A
Close - General
Doors
Mar 10, 2010 · Apt 3A
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Mar 12, 2009 · Apt 3A
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Nov 22, 2008 · Apt 3A
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Nov 22, 2008 · Apt 3A
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Nov 22, 2008 · Apt 3A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 21, 2008 · Apt 3A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 28, 2007 · Apt 3A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 28, 2007 · Apt 3A
Close - General
Floor
Feb 2, 2005 · Apt 4D
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 2, 2005 · Apt 4D
Close - General
Mold
Feb 2, 2005 · Apt 4D
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 2, 2005 · Apt 4D
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 2, 2005 · Apt 4D
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 2, 2005 · Apt 4D
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 2, 2005 · Apt 4D
Close - General
Locks
Jan 3, 2005 · Apt 2D
Close - Electric
Wiring
Oct 1, 2004 · Apt 2D
Close - General
Floor
Aug 10, 2004 · Apt 4D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 23, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 16, 2004 · Apt 3A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 15, 2004 · Apt 4D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 14, 2004 · Apt 4D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 10, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 21, 2003 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 3, 2003 · Apt 4D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 3, 2003 · Apt 4D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 19, 2003 · Apt 4D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 24, 2003 · Apt 4D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 31, 2003 · Apt 4D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 31, 2003 · Apt 4D
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1900
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 16
- Building area
- 9,418 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,617 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1830 / 36
- Assessed value
- $603,000
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #362270, last renewed Aug 22, 2025.
Questions about 496 Putnam Avenue
Who owns 496 Putnam Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Otac Realty INC.
Does 496 Putnam Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 7 housing violations at this property.
Is 496 Putnam Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 16 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 16 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 496 Putnam Avenue built?
City records list 1900 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 496 Putnam Avenue?
It has 16 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.