39 Putnam Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11238BBL 3-01983-0079Map
Owner of record: 39 Putnam Ave, LLC
39 Putnam Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11238. It has 2 residential units across 3.5 floors. The owner of record is 39 Putnam Ave, LLC. HPD has recorded 11 housing violations here, most recently on November 14, 2022. 6 of the 11 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 11
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 10
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 · 11
- 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, 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 - 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.
Mar 1, 2022
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 31, 2019
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective enamel glaze at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 3, 2015 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 3, 2015 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color west and north walls at public hall, 3rd story
Dec 3, 2015
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color north wall at public hall, 2nd story
Dec 3, 2015
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective and make operable the locking device at door in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 3, 2015 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective uppersash counter balance window at north wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 3, 2015 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 2
- Construction other optional
Ftc w/commissioner's order control#348258 vio#042925pi30202hz dated 04/29/25 requiring owner to submit a corrective action plan w/in 30 days from date of pi inspection. as of today 06/13/25 a corrective action plan was not rec'd. immed comply w/commissioner's order control#348258 vio#042925pi30202hz to submit corrective action plan
Jun 13, 2025
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Corrective action plan req'd.deteriorated cornice @ roof level with missing parts&old patchwork,mortar cracks @ corner edge of bldg w/ connection w/bricks & brownstone cracks w/stone windowsills&window headers. owner to immed retain reg design prof-nys to eval entire bld &submit corrective action plan to [email protected]
Apr 29, 2025
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order. violation #042925pi30202hz and control #348258 dated 04/29/25. no compliance on file for a corrective action plan. remedy: comply with commissioner's order and/o
Aug 25, 2025 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 2
At front of building at roof level, section of fascia board approximately 10' in length is missing, also above top of 1st floor window hairline crack runs to bottom of 2nd floor window. window at top, repair an
Sep 24, 2020 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Complaints
- General
Mailbox
Nov 27, 2015 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Nov 27, 2015 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 27, 2015 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 27, 2015 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 27, 2015 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Nov 27, 2015 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 21, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 15, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 15, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 15, 2011 · Apt 1
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2025 | $2,600,000 | Two family dwellings | 3 |
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S2)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 3.5
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 4,469 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,680 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 302
- Council district
- 35
- Block / lot
- 1983 / 79
- Assessed value
- $226,800
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #387434, last renewed Jun 24, 2026.
Questions about 39 Putnam Avenue
Who owns 39 Putnam Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 39 Putnam Ave, LLC.
Does 39 Putnam Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 11 housing violations at this property.
Is 39 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 39 Putnam Avenue built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 39 Putnam Avenue?
It has 2 residential units and 3 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.