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522 Putnam Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01831-0016Map

Owner of record: 522 Putnam Realty LLC

522 Putnam Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1901 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 522 Putnam Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 347 housing violations here, most recently on August 9, 2026. 19 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 7 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2018.

HPD violations
347
DOB violations
10
ECB violations
9
HPD complaints
575

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Aug 9, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2018
7
About 100% of the building's 3 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 · 347

  • A

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

    Aug 9, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixure at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1g, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 9, 2026 · Apt 1G

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 26, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective hot water knob at bathtub at north in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 26, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 5, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective paving at front yard

    Jun 24, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixtures at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 11, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 11, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling and east wall in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 11, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and east wall in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 11, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

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

    May 1, 2026

    Open — False certification
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at east wall at public hall, 1st story

    May 1, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the private hallway located at apt 1g, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 28, 2026 · Apt 1G

    Open — False certification
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the private hallway located at apt 1g, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 28, 2026 · Apt 1G

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 1g, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 28, 2026 · Apt 1G

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 1g, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 28, 2026 · Apt 1G

    Open — False certification
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1g, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 28, 2026 · Apt 1G

    Open — False certification
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and north wall in the kitchen located at apt 1g, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 28, 2026 · Apt 1G

    Open — False certification
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1g, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 15, 2026 · Apt 1G

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures no volume in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 13, 2026 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures no volume in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 13, 2026 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door in the entrance located at apt 1g, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 26, 2026 · Apt 1G

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1g, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 26, 2026 · Apt 1G

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1g, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 26, 2026 · Apt 1G

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 25, 2026 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 23, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 23, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures ... in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 23, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement at boiler room

    Mar 23, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak with flow at celing in the kitchen located at apt 1g, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 1, 2026 · Apt 1G

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 1g, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 1, 2026 · Apt 1G

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Refit the door in the entrance located at apt 1g, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 1, 2026 · Apt 1G

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen located at apt 1g, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 12, 2026 · Apt 1G

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 2nd bathroom from north located at apt 1g, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 12, 2026 · Apt 1G

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash east 2 window in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 30, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 30, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 30, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 19, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 10

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jun 1, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jun 1, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jun 1, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - active
  • 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 - active

ECB violations · 9

  • Class - 2

    Failure to file required annual boiler inspection reports for low-pressure boiler 30000076389y0001 in accordance with the rules of the department. 1rcny 103-01(d)(1) requires that an annual inspection report fo

    Dec 16, 2024 · Penalty $3,125

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Observed bicycle, chair and table stored on stairs/stoop at exp.1 (front of building)., repair and/or replace

    Sep 6, 2024

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    At time of inspection observed a 4 story alteration building. upon inspecting observed gc unlawfully continued work while on notice of swo. all interior renovation work has been fully completed along with the v

    Jul 24, 2024

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/out a permit.note:at the time of my inspection of a 4 story bldg construction work in progress.did a search in bis which alerted me that there were no permits issued for applied for this premises.i obse

    Mar 15, 2022 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Failure to maintain building wall(s)or appurtenances.observed bowing bulging masonry walls in cellar missing sections of partitions 2&more,masonry wall in cellar btwn illegal living space and boiler area.remedy

    May 16, 2016 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg walls.observed bowing and bulging masonry walls in cellar.missing sections of partition 2'and more.masonry wall in cellar between illegal living space and boiler area very unstable.rmdy

    Feb 29, 2016 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or building dept records. observed: cellar being used as a living space with cooking apparatus/hot plate,cooking utensils,microwave,television

    Feb 29, 2016 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner: no fire stopping per bc 712.3; 27-345 observed holes and cracks on partition separating boiler room and illegal living space ten fee apprx from boiler.also

    Feb 29, 2016 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner:failure to comply for the law for drainage system.i observed in cellar @the base of the staircase 2" pipe drain line connected to a 4" drain line w/no fitting.p

    Dec 9, 2015 · Penalty $250

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 23, 2026 · Apt 3RBUIL

    Open
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Oct 11, 2026 · Apt APT3R

    Open
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 11, 2026 · Apt APT3R

    Open
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 6, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Oct 6, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 6, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 5, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 5, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Aug 27, 2026 · Apt BUILDI

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Aug 13, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Close
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  • Electric

    No lighting

    Aug 11, 2026 · Apt 3R2FL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 7, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 7, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 7, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 7, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 7, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Aug 7, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Aug 7, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Aug 7, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jul 21, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 9, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 9, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 9, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jun 20, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 20, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jun 20, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jun 18, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 18, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jun 18, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jun 18, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 18, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 18, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 18, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 18, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 11, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jun 11, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Jun 2, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    May 18, 2026 · Apt 1G

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 2, 2026 · Apt 1G

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 2, 2026 · Apt 1G

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 29, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 29, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 29, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Apr 26, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Apr 24, 2026 · Apt 1G

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Apr 20, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Apr 20, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Apr 20, 2026 · Apt 2R

    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
1901
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
3,240 ft²
Lot area
1,800 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1831 / 16
Assessed value
$117,300
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #360279, last renewed Aug 27, 2025.

Questions about 522 Putnam Avenue

Who owns 522 Putnam Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 522 Putnam Realty LLC.

Does 522 Putnam Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 347 housing violations at this property.

Is 522 Putnam Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 7 rent-stabilized units here in 2018 (about 100% of its 3 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 522 Putnam Avenue built?

City records list 1901 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 522 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.