34 Putnam Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11238BBL 3-01992-0018Map
Owner of record: NYC Housing Preservation And Development
34 Putnam Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11238. It has 32 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is NYC Housing Preservation And Development. HPD has recorded 202 housing violations here, most recently on April 11, 2024. 25 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 202
- DOB violations
- 19
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 0
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
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 · 202
- 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 11, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - 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 29, 2023
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 24, 2023
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 8, 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 8, 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 - 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 16, 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 16, 2021
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
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- 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 31, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective spring balance at upper sash window at south wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 14, 2019 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls in the private hallway located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 14, 2019 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tiles at floor in the private hallway located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 14, 2019 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tiles at floor in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 14, 2019 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Dec 6, 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 28, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at west
Sep 20, 2017 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the private hallway located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at west
Sep 20, 2017 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - 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, 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.
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.
Mar 2, 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 - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall near entrance door in the private hallway located at apt 3-r, 3rd story, apartment at west
Oct 21, 2003 · Apt 3-R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 3-r, 3rd story, apartment at west
Oct 21, 2003 · Apt 3-R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly secure the loose entrance door to jamb in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3-r, 3rd story, apartment at west
Oct 21, 2003 · Apt 3-R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection waste line sink in the kitchen located at apt 3-r, 3rd story, apartment at west
Oct 21, 2003 · Apt 3-R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 3-r, 3rd story, apartment at west
Oct 21, 2003 · Apt 3-R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
File with this department a telephone number at which the owner or a responsible person can be reached at all hours in the event of an emergency.
Apr 8, 1992
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
File with this department a telephone number at which the owner or a responsible person can be reached at all hours in the event of an emergency.
Apr 6, 1992
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint bathroom north wall 2 sty west apt 2r hayes 638 1838 0692546 er1. , section '' ''
Mar 9, 1992 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 2 sty west apt 2r hayes. , section '' ''
Mar 9, 1992 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint north room east wall 2 sty west apt 2r hayes 638 1838 0692546 er1. , section '' ''
Mar 9, 1992 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint north room ceiling 2 sty west apt 2r hayes 638 1838 0692546 er1. , section '' ''
Mar 9, 1992 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 2 sty west apt 2r. , section '' ''
Mar 9, 1992 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint kitchen north wall 2 sty west apt 2r hayes 638 1838 0692546 er1. , section '' ''
Mar 9, 1992 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint center room north wall 2 sty west apt 2r hayes 638 1838 0692546 er1. , section '' ''
Mar 9, 1992 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint center room east wall 2 sty west apt 2r hayes 638 1838 0692546 er1. , section '' ''
Mar 9, 1992 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint south room steam riser 2 sty west apt 2r hayes 638 1838 0692546 er1. , section '' ''
Mar 9, 1992 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint south room west wall 2 sty west apt 2r hayes 638 1838 0692546 er1. , section '' ''
Mar 9, 1992 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock installed entrance door to 2 sty northwest apt 2r , section '' ''
Mar 3, 1992 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 2 sty northwest apt 2r , section '' ''
Mar 3, 1992 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock installed entrance door to 2 sty northwest apt 2r , section '' ''
Mar 3, 1992 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 2 sty northwest apt 2r , section '' ''
Mar 3, 1992 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 2 sty northwest apt 2r , section '' ''
Mar 3, 1992 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 2 sty northwest apt 2r , section '' ''
Mar 3, 1992 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling & west wall front room 2 sty east apt 2l cauthen no phone er1 2751342. , section '' ''
Oct 1, 1991 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches 2 sty east apt 2l. , section '' ''
Oct 1, 1991 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 2 sty east apt 2l cauthen. , section '' ''
Oct 1, 1991 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 19
- Unsafe buildings none
Ub-unsafe buildings none
Apr 14, 2026
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - 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 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 - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
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
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
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
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Unsafe buildings none
Ub-unsafe buildings none
Apr 4, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Plumbing none
P-plumbing none
Jun 15, 1990
Dob violation - dismissed - Plumbing none
P-plumbing none
Jun 13, 1990
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 1
- Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall.defect is:1-vertical cracks on facade various location (approx.4"x3').2-one window bt glass broken in3rd&4floor + respectively.remedy:repair defects.
Apr 3, 1995 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Complaints
No HPD complaints in our records
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 32
- Building area
- 13,201 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,800 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 302
- Council district
- 35
- Block / lot
- 1992 / 18
- Assessed value
- $1,116,450
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #329856, last renewed Aug 13, 2025.
Questions about 34 Putnam Avenue
Who owns 34 Putnam Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is NYC Housing Preservation And Development.
Does 34 Putnam Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 202 housing violations at this property.
Is 34 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 34 Putnam Avenue built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 34 Putnam Avenue?
It has 32 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.