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161 Putnam Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01990-0058Map

Owner of record: Dca 1 Apartments, INC.

161 Putnam Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1974 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 8 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Dca 1 Apartments, INC.. HPD has recorded 247 housing violations here, most recently on August 30, 2026. 3 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
247
DOB violations
6
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
179

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Aug 30, 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

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 · 247

  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at at building front yard

    Aug 30, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the public hall at all stories and all stairs

    Jul 29, 2026

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing stopper at building entrance door at 1st story

    Jul 29, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a sign indicating hours of collection and method of collection of waste material where dumbwaiter service is not provided. at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 29, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at throughout yard

    Jan 23, 2026

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 10, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 10, 2025 · Apt 2A

    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 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 10, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sqft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 20, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 20, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of standing refrigerator with doors intact yard

    Aug 20, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 20, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet ,... in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 20, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 20, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 20, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the 32nd room from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 21, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at at south yard

    Mar 21, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Mar 21, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in washing machine closet (holes around water supply line) in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 21, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 25, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 25, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 25, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling, at south wall closet in the private hallway located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 25, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 25, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 17730074 issued 25-feb-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Feb 25, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at ceiling in the kitchenette located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 23, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at ceiling in the kitchenette located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 17300918 issued 23-sep-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Sep 23, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 23, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 23, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 21, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 21, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10sq feet at west wall and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 21, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 21, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 21, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10sq feet at west wall and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 17130392 issued 21-jul-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Jul 21, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 30, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 30, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... ceiling and west wall approx 6 sq.ft. in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 17, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wood cabinet north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 17, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycle and construction material at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 17, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 17, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 17, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... ceiling and west wall approx 6 sq.ft. in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 16882970 issued 17-apr-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Apr 17, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower window sash at west wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3a, 3rd story

    Jul 27, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 3, 2023 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Jul 3, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Jul 3, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 16, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 16, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 6

  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    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 · 1

  • Class - 3

    50a-control covers missing,50b-louva on fresh air intake missing,50c-pipe safety or relief valve discharge down.50d-boiller room not a storage room,50e-holes in the box,50f-handle on valve stem missing.

    Mar 31, 2010 · Penalty $500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • General

    Cooking gas

    Aug 12, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 12, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Aug 12, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Aug 8, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 22, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jul 22, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 18, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 29, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 20, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jan 5, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 1, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 8, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Sep 8, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 8, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Aug 17, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 17, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Aug 17, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Dec 30, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jul 11, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 11, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jul 11, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 9, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Apr 9, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Apr 9, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 9, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Apr 9, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Apr 9, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 9, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Aug 14, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 9, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Feb 21, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jan 7, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Dec 5, 2022 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 12, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 12, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jun 29, 2021 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Jun 29, 2021 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 29, 2021 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 24, 2021 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 19, 2020 · Apt 1B1STF

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Aug 24, 2020 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Aug 24, 2020 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Aug 24, 2020 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 24, 2020 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 19, 2020 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Aug 19, 2020 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 19, 2020 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jun 22, 2020 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Jan 28, 2020 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Jan 28, 2020 · Apt 1A

    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 (C1)
Year built
1974
Floors
5
Residential units
8
Building area
8,036 ft²
Lot area
6,067 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1990 / 58
Assessed value
$883,800
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #374490, last renewed Aug 14, 2025.

Questions about 161 Putnam Avenue

Who owns 161 Putnam Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Dca 1 Apartments, INC..

Does 161 Putnam Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 247 housing violations at this property.

Is 161 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 161 Putnam Avenue built?

City records list 1974 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 161 Putnam Avenue?

It has 8 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.