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
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 · 50
- 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 - 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.
Oct 19, 2018
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 28, 2017
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 14, 2016
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.
Oct 13, 2015
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.
Feb 24, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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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- BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at bsmt-apt 1
Feb 14, 2013 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bellbuzzer located at apt bsmt, apartment at south
Jun 6, 2012 · Apt BSMT
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at bsmt-apt bsmt
Mar 1, 2012 · Apt BSMT
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective door bell located at bsmt-apt bsmt
Mar 1, 2012 · Apt BSMT
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell/buzzer intercom system. located at bsmt-apt bsmt
Sep 17, 2011 · Apt BSMT
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit the upper window sash. in the kitchen located at apt bsmt
Sep 17, 2011 · Apt BSMT
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell located at apt bsmt
May 16, 2011 · Apt BSMT
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt bsmt
May 16, 2011 · Apt BSMT
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Refit window in the kitchen located at apt bsmt
May 16, 2011 · Apt BSMT
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard
Mar 21, 2011
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
File with this department a registration statement for building.
Apr 11, 1997
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 50 watts night inspection.
Apr 29, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.