129 Putnam Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11238BBL 3-01989-0050Map
Owner of record: 129 Putnam Realty LLC
129 Putnam Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11238. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 129 Putnam Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 19 housing violations here, most recently on October 20, 2023. 1 of the 19 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 7 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 19
- DOB violations
- 22
- ECB violations
- 15
- HPD complaints
- 150
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
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 19
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 20, 2023 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 20, 2023 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at boiler room in the basement located at public parts
Oct 20, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at front entrance in the basement located at public parts
Oct 20, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - 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 - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 17, 2021 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 17, 2021 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 17, 2021 · Apt 2L
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 - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods ..{ dropladder in down position } at 1st fire escape from east at north
Aug 8, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
§ 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition ..plasterboard partitions erected throughout with plumbing fixtures installed creating a class-a apartment at cellar
Aug 8, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible, ..electric range at cellar
Aug 8, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections ..the water closet, washbasin, shower stall, and kitchen sink at cellar
Aug 8, 2019
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected
Aug 8, 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.
Feb 24, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening ; lock and chain at scuttle latch to roof at public hall, 3rd story
Mar 20, 2014
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lock at entrance door to vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Mar 20, 2014 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system at boiler room
Mar 20, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lock at entrance door at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Mar 20, 2014
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 22
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - 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
May 26, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
May 23, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 11, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 11, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - 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 - dismissed
ECB violations · 15
- Class - 1
Failure to obey a vacate order from the commissioner per 28-207.4. observed vacate order # 36/04 issued on 03/04/2004 for cellar arranged and occupied as sro's. bicycle room occuied as 2 bedrooms as indicated o
May 4, 2022
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35474938n issued on 02/27/21 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. failure to provide unobstructed passageway.
Jul 30, 2021 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35479938n issued in 2/27/2021 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.failure to provide unob
Jun 16, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. note at the front of the building a plywood barrier erected in the gateway obstructing egress from the basement. remedy:remove plywood barrier and provide unobst
Feb 27, 2021 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 1
Piping and/or equipment installed improperly:i observed at 5:45pm gas meter bars with no gas meter had gas flex on the inlet and outlet by passing gas meter bars. under application #320958166 which is s/o for a
Dec 3, 2015 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #35062182l issued on 2/28/15. no permit pulled to correct violation conditions. remedy: comply w/the comm's order.
Apr 12, 2015 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ the comm's order contained in notice of violation#35059419n issued on 01/09/15.rem:comply w/ the comm's order.
Feb 28, 2015 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file a cert of correction w/the dob for notice of vio#35097961k issued on 11/19/14 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01.rem:file a cert of correction.
Jan 9, 2015 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #35097959l issued on 11/19/14. remedy: comply w/the comm's order.
Jan 9, 2015 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved construction documents.and/or approvved amendments.note:permit #320985166 obtain to renovate existing 7.family dwelling relocate partitions,bath rooms and kitchen.note:concrete
Nov 19, 2014 · Penalty $500
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Work w/o permit.note:electrical work in progress @ 1st,2nd floor and work commence @ cellar level bx cables connected from pannel meater.box @ cellar.new braker pannel with electrical wires outlets and switch b
Nov 19, 2014 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to institute/maintain safety equipment measures or temporary/construction-no guard rails.note:no guard rails provided @ 1st floor opening between 1st floor and cellar inadequate installation of guard ra
Nov 19, 2014 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Provision of law 28-201.1 failure to comply w/ comm's order to correct vio 334687204r for work w/o permit @ cellar n/a installed 3 pc bath & 3 rooms w/o permit. no record of correction. rem: comply w/comm's or
Feb 18, 2009
Resolve - Class - 2
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legallay approved number of families dob records indicates bldg is legally for 6 families now in the cellar 3 rooms created for sro w/ 1 bathroom
Jul 24, 2008
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. at cellar level partitions has been constructed creating 3 rooms and 1 bathroom 3pc also plumbing lines has been installed. remedy: obtain permit or restore to prior legal condition.
Jul 24, 2008
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 8, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Line of travel
Line of travel
Oct 24, 2023 · Apt 3R
Close - Line of travel
Line of travel
Oct 24, 2023 · Apt 1R
Close - Line of travel
Line of travel
Oct 24, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 5, 2023 · Apt 1R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Dec 13, 2022 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 13, 2022 · Apt 3L
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Dec 13, 2022 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 13, 2022 · Apt 3L
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jun 14, 2021 · Apt 2L
Close
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- Safety
Fire escape
Feb 15, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Aug 4, 2019 · Apt BASEME
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Aug 4, 2019 · Apt BASEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Jul 30, 2019 · Apt BASEME
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 11, 2017 · Apt 3L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 29, 2017 · Apt 3L
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 29, 2017 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 17, 2016 · Apt 1L
Close - General
Cooking gas
Dec 1, 2015 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 30, 2015 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Mailbox
Nov 30, 2015 · Apt 3L
Close - Electric
Wiring
Nov 30, 2015 · Apt 3L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 28, 2015 · Apt 3L
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 28, 2015 · Apt 3L
Close - Electric
No lighting
Mar 18, 2014 · Apt 3R
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 18, 2014 · Apt 3R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 18, 2014 · Apt 3R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 18, 2014 · Apt 3R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 18, 2014 · Apt 3R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 18, 2014 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 18, 2014 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 7, 2014 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 13, 2012 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 7, 2012 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 28, 2011 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Floor
May 16, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Wiring
May 16, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 16, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Shower-stall
May 16, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 25, 2005 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Floor
Jul 26, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Floor
Jul 26, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Mailbox
Jul 26, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Windows
Jul 13, 2005 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Floor
Jun 22, 2005 · Apt 1L
Close - Plumbing
Shower-stall
Jun 22, 2005 · Apt 1L
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 22, 2005 · Apt 1L
Close - General
Windows
Jun 22, 2005 · Apt 1L
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 11, 2005 · Apt 3L
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 7, 2005 · Apt 3L
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C4)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 5,460 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,683 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1989 / 50
- Assessed value
- $975,600
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #361894, last renewed Sep 3, 2025.
Questions about 129 Putnam Avenue
Who owns 129 Putnam Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 129 Putnam Realty LLC.
Does 129 Putnam Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 19 housing violations at this property.
Is 129 Putnam Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 7 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 129 Putnam Avenue built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 129 Putnam Avenue?
It has 6 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.