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538 Putnam Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01831-0024Map

Owner of record: Simpson, Danielle

538 Putnam Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Simpson, Danielle. HPD has recorded 50 housing violations here, most recently on March 1, 2022. 39 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
50
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
44

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

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 · 50

  • 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
  • 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.

    Oct 19, 2018

    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 28, 2017

    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 14, 2016

    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.

    Oct 13, 2015

    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.

    Feb 24, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1

    Feb 14, 2013 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1

    Feb 14, 2013 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at bsmt-apt 1

    Feb 14, 2013 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at bsmt-apt 1

    Feb 14, 2013 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit the upper sash at window in the kitchen located at apt bsmt, apartment at south

    Jun 6, 2012 · Apt BSMT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective bellbuzzer located at apt bsmt, apartment at south

    Jun 6, 2012 · Apt BSMT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet .. in the bathroom located at apt bsmt, apartment at south

    Jun 6, 2012 · Apt BSMT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt bsmt, apartment at south

    Jun 6, 2012 · Apt BSMT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective exterior upper sash glass in the kitchen located at apt bsmt

    Apr 19, 2012 · Apt BSMT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at bsmt-apt bsmt

    Mar 1, 2012 · Apt BSMT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at bsmt-apt bsmt

    Mar 1, 2012 · Apt BSMT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective door bell located at bsmt-apt bsmt

    Mar 1, 2012 · Apt BSMT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective window so it closes properly in the kitchen located at apt bsmt, apartment at west

    Mar 1, 2012 · Apt BSMT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective bell/buzzer intercom system. located at bsmt-apt bsmt

    Sep 17, 2011 · Apt BSMT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit the upper window sash. in the kitchen located at apt bsmt

    Sep 17, 2011 · Apt BSMT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance lower window sash in the kitchen located at apt bsmt

    Aug 16, 2011 · Apt BSMT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color cieling and south wall by the kittchen cabinets in the kitchen located at apt bsmt

    May 20, 2011 · Apt BSMT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the cieling in the bathroom located at apt bsmt

    May 20, 2011 · Apt BSMT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective upper sash glass that is broken and the upper sash counter balances in the kitchen located at apt bsmt

    May 20, 2011 · Apt BSMT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the construction materials yard

    May 16, 2011

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective bell located at apt bsmt

    May 16, 2011 · Apt BSMT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt bsmt

    May 16, 2011 · Apt BSMT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt bsmt

    May 16, 2011 · Apt BSMT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit window in the kitchen located at apt bsmt

    May 16, 2011 · Apt BSMT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color west wall in the kitchen located at apt bsmt

    May 16, 2011 · Apt BSMT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and north wall in the bathroom located at apt bsmt

    May 16, 2011 · Apt BSMT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at bsmt-apt bsmt, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west

    Apr 27, 2011 · Apt BSMT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at bsmt-apt bsmt, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west

    Apr 27, 2011 · Apt BSMT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Apr 27, 2011 · Apt BSMT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt bsmt

    Mar 21, 2011 · Apt BSMT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard

    Mar 21, 2011

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective bell buzzer intercommunication system, in the entire apartment located at apt bsmt, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 21, 2011 · Apt BSMT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt bsmt, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 21, 2011 · Apt BSMT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    File with this department a registration statement for building.

    Apr 11, 1997

    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 50 watts night inspection.

    Apr 29, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls scuttle closet 3 sty public hall.

    Sep 5, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof 3 sty public hall.

    Sep 5, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots household items 3 sty balcony.

    Sep 5, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder rear.

    Sep 5, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove the illegal fastening scissor gate on scuttle door 3 sty public hall.

    Sep 5, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code egress obstructed. provide proper means of egress by removing partitions forming closet enclosing scuttle ladder to roof 3 sty pub hall.

    Sep 5, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household items 3 sty public hall scuttle closet.

    Sep 5, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 18, 2013 · Apt BM

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 12, 2013 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 11, 2013 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 28, 2013 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 25, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 21, 2013 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 15, 2013 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 11, 2013 · Apt BM

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 21, 2012 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 26, 2012 · Apt BSMT

    Close
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  • General

    Windows

    Jun 2, 2012 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Jun 2, 2012 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jun 2, 2012 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jun 2, 2012 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jun 2, 2012 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Apr 17, 2012 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Mar 27, 2012 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Mar 20, 2012 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Mar 20, 2012 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Feb 27, 2012 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Feb 27, 2012 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 27, 2012 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 12, 2012 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Sep 14, 2011 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Sep 14, 2011 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Aug 12, 2011 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 12, 2011 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Aug 9, 2011 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 22, 2011 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jul 22, 2011 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jul 22, 2011 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    May 13, 2011 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • General

    Stairs

    May 13, 2011 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    May 13, 2011 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    May 13, 2011 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 13, 2011 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 13, 2011 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 13, 2011 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 19, 2011 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Apr 19, 2011 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Mar 12, 2011 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Mar 12, 2011 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Mar 12, 2011 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Mar 12, 2011 · Apt BSMT

    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
1899
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
3,800 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1831 / 24
Assessed value
$161,460
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #364881, last renewed Jul 16, 2026.

Questions about 538 Putnam Avenue

Who owns 538 Putnam Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Simpson, Danielle.

Does 538 Putnam Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 50 housing violations at this property.

Is 538 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 538 Putnam Avenue built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 538 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.