500 Putnam Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01830-0039Map
Owner of record: 500 Putnam Street Realty LLC
500 Putnam Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 6 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 500 Putnam Street Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 261 housing violations here, most recently on April 11, 2024. 2 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 261
- DOB violations
- 4
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 23
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 261
- 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 - 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 - 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 - BHazardous
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 a minimum of 100 watts of incandescent light is requird. (light fixture present)
Apr 12, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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.
Dec 2, 2015
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 100 watts minimum required , light fixture present
Feb 4, 2015
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wire at ceiling in meter room at cellar
Nov 14, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective door knob at entrance door to room in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 12, 2013 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 12, 2013 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color south wall in the foyer located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 12, 2013 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling & west wall in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 12, 2013 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose balustrade at public hall stairs, 1st story
Sep 24, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 5; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 22, 2012 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story
Aug 22, 2012 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of expose electrical wire at west wall in the private hallway located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 22, 2012 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration suspended acoustic tile at ceiling in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 22, 2012 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and walls in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 22, 2012 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 22, 2012 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 22, 2012 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 22, 2012 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of expose wire at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 22, 2012 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and walls in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 22, 2012 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 22, 2012 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system at boiler room
Aug 22, 2012
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2r
Aug 22, 2012 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 , 100 watts minimum required
Nov 8, 2006
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 200 watts required
Jun 9, 2006
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 .. at cellar
Nov 1, 2002
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system .. at cellar
Nov 1, 2002
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening key operated double cylinder lock at door. in the entrance located at apt 3l, 3rd story, apartment at north
Nov 1, 2002 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing (f phillip) in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, apartment at north
Nov 1, 2002 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bath tub in the bathroom located at apt 4s, 3rd story, apartment at south
Jul 22, 2002 · Apt 4S
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile floor in the bathroom located at apt 4s, 3rd story, apartment at south
Jul 22, 2002 · Apt 4S
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4s, 3rd story
Jul 22, 2002 · Apt 4S
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures .. in the entire apartment located at apt 6s, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 10, 2002 · Apt 6S
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls, all stories at public hall
Jun 6, 2002
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of no electricity at public hall
Jun 6, 2002
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of no electric supply to all stories at public hall
Jun 5, 2002
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures .. in the kitchen located at apt 6s, 6th story, apartment at south
Jun 5, 2002 · Apt 6S
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded ceiling north and south walls at public hall, 1st story
May 22, 2002
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wire ceiling. at public hall, 1st story
May 22, 2002
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose stairs at 1st to 2nd. story at public hall stairs
May 22, 2002
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing lock at door to building at public hall stairs
May 22, 2002
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of no electric supply to all stories at public hall
May 8, 2002
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly secure the loose 1st to 7th wood treads at public hall, 3rd story
May 8, 2002
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of refrigerator stored at bulk head stair with doors intact at public hall, 4th story
May 8, 2002
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 4
- Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Sep 15, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Work without a permit. hazardous work noted: the store at the 1st flr was renovated with a permit, creating a room, 3pc bathroom, mezzanine and a suspended ceiling remedy: obtain permit or remove illegal construction
Jan 11, 2001
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Oct 13, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Sep 22, 1991
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 4
- Class - 2
Work without a permit.note:at time of inspection of above premises observed at expo#4.commercial space(store)2 ac units installed without electrical permit.rem:obtain permit.
Feb 7, 2023 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 1
Failure to safeguard all persons & property affected by construction operations entire bldg under job 320358527 full renovation tenants in apt at 2nd flr on unsafe conditions,bathroom ceiling missing,bedroom ce
Aug 27, 2012 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner no fire stopping per bc 712.3 27-345 note at the apt on the 1st fl north side right side when facing bldg sheet rock removed from walls and ceiling extensively
Apr 29, 2010 · Penalty $5,000
Active - Non-hazardous
Work without permit. hazardous. work noted: the store at the 1st fl. was renovated without a permit, creating a rm, 3pc bath, mezzanine and a suspended ceiling. remedy: obtian permit or removed illegal constr
Jan 11, 2001 · Penalty $800
Active
Complaints
- Electric
Lighting
Feb 13, 2025 · Apt 3R
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Dec 4, 2024 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 12, 2022 · Apt 1L
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 12, 2022 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 12, 2022 · Apt 1L
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Nov 19, 2015 · Apt 2L
Close - General
Doors
Sep 9, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Doors
Sep 9, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 9, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 9, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close
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- Nonconst
Janitor/super
Sep 9, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 18, 2012 · Apt 1C
Close - General
Stairs
Sep 18, 2012 · Apt 1C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 18, 2012 · Apt 1C
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 4, 2012 · Apt 1C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Aug 19, 2012 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Aug 19, 2012 · Apt 3C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 19, 2012 · Apt 3C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 19, 2012 · Apt 3C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 18, 2004 · Apt 2C
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 18, 2004 · Apt 2C
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 18, 2004 · Apt 2C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 2, 2003 · Apt 3FL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S5)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 8,300 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,317 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1830 / 39
- Assessed value
- $558,000
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #313067, last renewed Oct 20, 2025.
Questions about 500 Putnam Avenue
Who owns 500 Putnam Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 500 Putnam Street Realty LLC.
Does 500 Putnam Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 261 housing violations at this property.
Is 500 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 500 Putnam Avenue built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 500 Putnam Avenue?
It has 6 residential units and 7 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.