68 Putnam Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11238BBL 3-01993-0029Map
Owner of record: Putnam Partners, LLC
68 Putnam Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11238. It has 7 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Putnam Partners, LLC. HPD has recorded 22 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. City tax records listed 1 rent-stabilized apartment here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 22
- DOB violations
- 14
- ECB violations
- 8
- HPD complaints
- 112
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 · 22
- 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.
May 5, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots on balcony at east wall at fire escape, 3rd story
Oct 11, 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 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
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the south wall in vestibule
Sep 24, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster at north wall with fire retardent materials at public hall, 1st story
Sep 24, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall at public hall, 1st story
Sep 24, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Sep 24, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster at the south wall in vestibule with fire retardent materials
Sep 24, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at north wall at public hall, 1st story
Sep 24, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 24, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder at the east side stack at fire escape
Sep 24, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling & north wall at public hall, 1st story
Mar 24, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak over ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Mar 24, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling & north wall at public hall, 1st story
Mar 24, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - 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 100 watts minimum required (light fixtures present)
Nov 27, 2014
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 7, 2012 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar
Nov 7, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 7, 2012 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 22, 2012 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 22, 2012 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing escutcheon at radiator supply riser in the kitchen located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 14, 2009 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 14
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 24, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 3, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 3, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 3, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 3, 2019
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 26, 2002
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
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
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 · 8
- Class - 2
Sidewalk shed does not meet code specifications. at time of my inspection on a complaint. i observed the sidewalk shed the missing parapet panels at exp#2&1 creating dangenry of falling materials from sidewalk
Aug 19, 2019 · Penalty $10,000
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply withe the commissioner order contained in summons/violation #35407199z issued on 4-25-2019 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-10.for failure to maintain
Jul 17, 2019 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway.noted:fire excape @exp#2 full of construction debris,at 3rd&4th story.bricks stacked 3'x 3' sitting on 4th story fire escape with loose/or cracked brick & mortar
Apr 25, 2019 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 1
3314.1. at time of inspection i observed supported scaffold in place 44ft high. 1. was not tied into building structure. 2. failure to provide debris netting unsafe condition can cause a hazardous condition by
Jan 4, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
3314.1. at time of inspection i observed pipe scafold partially erevted on fire escape and bridging to scaffold platform. this is a unsafe hazardous condition for persons in building in case of a fire. not code
Jan 4, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Erected or installed supported scaffold 40 feet or higher without a permit. at time of inspection i observed supported scaffold in place 44ft high without a permit. no code compliant. remedy: comply with code.
Jan 4, 2019 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Pedestrian protection does not meet code specifications. at time of inspection i observed construction material and debris on top of side walk shed with supported scaffold 44ft high in place. unsafe working con
Jan 4, 2019 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
3314.1. at time of inspection i observed supported scaffold in place 44ft high. failure to provide guard rails for supported scaffold. observed 3 workers working on supported scaffold unsafe hazardous condition
Jan 4, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 22, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 22, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 10, 2023 · Apt 2L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 17, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 23, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 21, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 22, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 21, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 27, 2014 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 22, 2014 · Apt 4
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 14, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 4, 2014 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 16, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 9, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 2, 2012 · Apt 4
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 15, 2012 · Apt 4
Close - General
Floor
May 15, 2012 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 15, 2012 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 15, 2012 · Apt 4
Close - General
Floor
Apr 14, 2012 · Apt 4
Close - General
Floor
Apr 14, 2012 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 14, 2012 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 14, 2012 · Apt 4
Close - General
Locks
Apr 14, 2012 · Apt 4
Close - General
Window guards
Apr 11, 2012 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 14, 2012 · Apt 1STFL
Close - General
Fire-escape
Mar 14, 2012 · Apt 1STFL
Close - General
Window guards
Mar 14, 2012 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 14, 2012 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Sep 12, 2011 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 20, 2010 · Apt 5
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 20, 2010 · Apt 5
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 20, 2010 · Apt 5
Close - General
Floor
Dec 20, 2010 · Apt 5
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Oct 6, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 19, 2010 · Apt 4
Close - Electric
Wiring
May 19, 2010 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 19, 2010 · Apt 4
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
May 12, 2009 · Apt 4
Close - Electric
Lighting
Mar 27, 2009 · Apt 4
Close - Electric
Lighting
Mar 27, 2009 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 27, 2009 · Apt 4
Close - Electric
Lighting
Mar 26, 2009 · Apt 4
Close - Electric
Lighting
Mar 26, 2009 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 26, 2009 · Apt 4
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Mar 16, 2009 · Apt 4
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Mar 16, 2009 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 13, 2009 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 13, 2009 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 13, 2009 · Apt 4
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 7
- Building area
- 5,600 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,728 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 302
- Council district
- 35
- Block / lot
- 1993 / 29
- Assessed value
- $799,200
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #361069, last renewed Oct 9, 2025.
Questions about 68 Putnam Avenue
Who owns 68 Putnam Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Putnam Partners, LLC.
Does 68 Putnam Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 22 housing violations at this property.
Is 68 Putnam Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 1 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 14% of its 7 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 68 Putnam Avenue built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 68 Putnam Avenue?
It has 7 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.