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498 Putnam Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01830-0037Map

Owner of record: 498 Putnam LLC

498 Putnam Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1905 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 498 Putnam LLC. HPD has recorded 97 housing violations here, most recently on March 1, 2022. City tax records listed 8 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2023.

HPD violations
97
DOB violations
13
ECB violations
5
HPD complaints
148

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Mar 1, 2022

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2023
8
About 100% of the building's 8 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 97

  • 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

    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.

    Mar 1, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile floor at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 1, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 1, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold articles at public hall, 3rd story

    Feb 1, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective , in the entrance located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 1, 2019 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 1, 2019 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 1, 2019 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective mail boxes at vestibule , 1st story

    May 18, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock entrance door to building , 1st story

    May 18, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story

    May 18, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 18, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color around heat riser at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 18, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 18, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 18, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story

    May 18, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak conceled leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 18, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 18, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at building entrance , 1st story

    Apr 25, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Apr 25, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective metal mail boxes on east wall at vestabule at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 21, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at building entrance at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 21, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the stairs and landings all stories at public hall stairs

    Feb 21, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material. yard, section ''front''

    Feb 21, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 21, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4l, 4th story

    Feb 20, 2018 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and west wall in the 5th room from north located at apt 4l, 4th story

    Feb 20, 2018 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling and west wall in the 5th room from north located at apt 4l, 4th story

    Feb 20, 2018 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance upper and lower sash window in the kitchen located at apt 4l, 4th story

    Feb 20, 2018 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and west wall in the kitchen located at apt 4l, 4th story

    Feb 20, 2018 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4l, 4th story

    Feb 20, 2018 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4l, 4th story

    Feb 20, 2018 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 4l, 4th story

    Feb 20, 2018 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 4l, 4th story

    Feb 20, 2018 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective door at mailbox at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 20, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Oct 13, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Oct 13, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Oct 13, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 6th and 8th wood tread from bottom at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Oct 13, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective east concrete hand rail at stoop

    Oct 13, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Oct 13, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace the broken or defective toilet bowl in the bathroom located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 26, 2017 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water being used to flush closet in the bathroom located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 26, 2017 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected

    Jul 26, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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. at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 26, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 26, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box .. at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 26, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Mar 30, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling, approx. 14 square feet in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Mar 30, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Mar 30, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 13

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Hazardous:work without a permit;illegal work noted:apts 2r,3r,4r,and 4l from 2nd-4th floors has been sub-divided and converted to 1 rail- road apt from front to rear,2 smaller apts remedy:obtain approvals/permits for work done,or restore to prior legal conditions

    Mar 5, 2007

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • 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 · 5

  • Non-hazardous

    Residence alt for occupancy as a dwelling for more then the legally approved # of families.note:bldg is constructed to be 4 story,8 family,w/ 2 apts per fl(a left & right apt)at time of inspection apts 2r,3r,4

    Mar 5, 2007 · Penalty $9,800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o permit. illegal work noted:apts 2r,3r,4r,& 4l from 2nd -4th fl have been sub divided and converted from 1 railroad apt from front to rear to 2 smaller apts.each of the above mentioned apts have full

    Mar 5, 2007 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to provide at least 2 means of egress from room or space where required.note:apt 2r,3r,4r & 4l on 2nd-4fl have been sub divided to 2 smaller apts from 1 larger railroad apts. there are now front apts

    Mar 5, 2007 · Penalty $480

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain bldg.note:at apts 2r at front 3r at front,& 4r & 4l at front illegally added 3 pc bathrooms have no natural or mechanical ventilation. remedy:maintain bldg by providing required ventilation.

    Mar 5, 2007 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg.note:at front north side of bldg.brown stone facade is cracked & separating in multiple location from 1st to 4th fl.remedy:maintain/ fix defective area's of brownstone facade a

    Mar 5, 2007 · Penalty $800

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Jan 1, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 26, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 26, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 26, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 26, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Jan 22, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 22, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 30, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Apr 30, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 30, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 10, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Apr 10, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 10, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 10, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 10, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 10, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 26, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 26, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Mar 26, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 16, 2018 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Feb 16, 2018 · Apt ALL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Feb 16, 2018 · Apt ALL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Feb 16, 2018 · Apt ALL

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 16, 2018 · Apt ALL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 16, 2018 · Apt ALL

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Feb 16, 2018 · Apt ALL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 16, 2018 · Apt ALL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 16, 2018 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 16, 2018 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Feb 16, 2018 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Feb 16, 2018 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 16, 2018 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 16, 2018 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Feb 16, 2018 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 16, 2018 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 20, 2017 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Mar 29, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Mar 29, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Mar 29, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 29, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 29, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Mar 29, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 29, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 10, 2017 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 17, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Nov 17, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 17, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 17, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 17, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    May 30, 2016 · Apt 3L

    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 (C1)
Year built
1905
Floors
4
Residential units
8
Building area
9,360 ft²
Lot area
2,600 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1830 / 37
Assessed value
$794,700
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #361076, last renewed Oct 14, 2025.

Questions about 498 Putnam Avenue

Who owns 498 Putnam Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 498 Putnam LLC.

Does 498 Putnam Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 97 housing violations at this property.

Is 498 Putnam Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 8 rent-stabilized units here in 2023 (about 100% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 498 Putnam Avenue built?

City records list 1905 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 498 Putnam Avenue?

It has 8 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.