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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

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No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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Last violation Apr 11, 2024

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 · 261

  • 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

    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.

    Nov 21, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    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.

    Nov 10, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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
  • 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

    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.

    Apr 12, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • 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.

    Dec 2, 2015

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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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  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    Properly secure the loose balustrade at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Sep 24, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • B

    Replace with new the missing washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story

    Aug 22, 2012 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • A

    § 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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system at boiler room

    Aug 22, 2012

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2r

    Aug 22, 2012 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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 .. at cellar

    Nov 1, 2002

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system .. at cellar

    Nov 1, 2002

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of no electricity at public hall

    Jun 6, 2002

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of no electric supply to all stories at public hall

    Jun 5, 2002

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wire ceiling. at public hall, 1st story

    May 22, 2002

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose stairs at 1st to 2nd. story at public hall stairs

    May 22, 2002

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing lock at door to building at public hall stairs

    May 22, 2002

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of no electric supply to all stories at public hall

    May 8, 2002

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly secure the loose 1st to 7th wood treads at public hall, 3rd story

    May 8, 2002

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.