158 Putnam Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01996-0017Map
Owner of record: 158 Putnam Ave LLC
158 Putnam Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 158 Putnam Ave LLC. HPD has recorded 66 housing violations here, most recently on November 3, 2021. 33 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 66
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 9
- HPD complaints
- 84
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 · 66
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing ballusters at the handrail (total 4) at public hall, 2nd story
Nov 3, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at the bathtub wasteline in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, apartment at south
Nov 3, 2021 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at the bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, apartment at south
Nov 3, 2021 · Apt 3
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.
Apr 12, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 1st concrete tread from the top at stairs, front yard north
Sep 16, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Nov 10, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Nov 10, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at vesibule at public hall, 1st story
Nov 10, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at front entrance to building , 1st story
Nov 10, 2019
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 31, 2019
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.
Oct 19, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 17, 2018 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at cellar
Oct 17, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Oct 3, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story
Oct 3, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Oct 3, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - 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 at public hall, 1st story
Oct 3, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box . . at public hall, 1st story
Oct 3, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 3, 2018 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 3, 2018 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - 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 - 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, 2016
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.
Feb 24, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination .. at public hall, 2nd story
Mar 27, 2013
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing 2 balusters at guard rail at public hall, 2nd story
Mar 27, 2013
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose sprinkler pipe to soffit at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Mar 27, 2013
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose hand rail at public hall, 2nd story
Mar 27, 2013
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing 6 balusters at guard rail at public hall, 3rd story
Mar 27, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding material at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Mar 27, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling around skylight at public hall, 3rd story
Mar 27, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Mar 20, 2013
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective gratings at flap door access to cellar at front yard
Mar 20, 2013
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wood tread 2nd up at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Mar 20, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and walls. at public hall, 3rd story
Mar 20, 2013
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Mar 20, 2013
Open — Nov sent out - 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 minimum of 100 watts
Mar 20, 2013
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass at transom at vestibule door. , 1st story
Mar 20, 2013
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose ceiling light fixture at public hall, 1st story
Mar 20, 2013
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash window in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, apartment at east
Mar 20, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell buzzer in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Mar 20, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet .. in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, apartment at east
Mar 20, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at upper sash window. in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, apartment at east
Mar 20, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing 5 balusters at stairs at public hall, 3rd story
Mar 20, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing 2 balusters at stairs at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Mar 20, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4, 3rd story
Mar 19, 2003 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4, 3rd story
Mar 19, 2003 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4, 3rd story
Mar 19, 2003 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective door bell located at apt 4, 3rd story
Mar 19, 2003 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit top and bottomsash windows 1st room north west and in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 4, 3rd story
Mar 19, 2003 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 2
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 19, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 19, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 9
- Class - 2
Unapproved unsafe unsuitable electrical equipment devices appliances materials or wiring in use. electrical fixture in 1st fl lobby wiring not properly mounted. remedy: comply w/ec code.
Sep 23, 2020 · Penalty $4,000
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c/c w/the dob for nov #35015526y issued on 3.28.13 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: file a c/c
Oct 11, 2013 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Fail to comply w/commissioner's order to file a cert of correction w/dob for nov #35015526y issued 03/28/13. remedy: file a certificate of correction.
Jun 12, 2013 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner:no firestopping per bc 712.3; 27-345 note:large holes observed and photographed in cellar boiler room walls and ceilings.firestopping in ceiling @rear of
Mar 28, 2013 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 3
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. in boiler room relief valve missing blow down pipe. boiler feed missing backflow pre-ventor.site glass is dirty. access given by 2nd flr female.rmdy:mainta
Mar 19, 2013 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner re:installation and maintenance of plumbing material and equipment 1-at the 2nd floor apt in kitchen gas stove hooked up with 1/2 pipe; 2-stove also hooked up
Mar 19, 2013 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner. lack of autosprinklers. in cellar,main valve (s.s.y.) for sprinkler is rusting out and leaking. access given by 2nd floor female. rmdy: maintain sprinkler syst
Mar 19, 2013 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner: boiler room in cellar having multiple holes on all sides of boiler room. leaving boiler room open and not properly sealed. and in turn compromising fire stop-
Mar 19, 2013 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted: 2nd and 3rd floor demo interior bathroom and ketchen and demo interior partition also erected interior partition at narrows location. stop all work. remedy: obtain a permit co
Mar 29, 2002 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jan 9, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Nov 28, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Nov 19, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 3, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
No lighting
Sep 10, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Sep 10, 2020 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
No lighting
Sep 10, 2020 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Sep 10, 2020 · Apt 3
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Sep 10, 2020 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 10, 2020 · Apt 3
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 8, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 6, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 4, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 4, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 19, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 16, 2018 · Apt 4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 1, 2018 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 1, 2018 · Apt 4
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 1, 2018 · Apt 4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 1, 2018 · Apt 4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 1, 2018 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 28, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 15, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 24, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - General
Mold
Mar 25, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Construction
Roof
Mar 25, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Sprinkler
Mar 25, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - General
Mold
Mar 25, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Mar 18, 2013 · Apt 3FL
Close - General
Windows
Mar 18, 2013 · Apt 3FL
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Mar 18, 2013 · Apt 3FL
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Mar 18, 2013 · Apt 3FL
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Mar 18, 2013 · Apt 3FL
Close - General
Locks
Mar 18, 2013 · Apt 3FL
Close - Plumbing
Sprinkler
Mar 18, 2013 · Apt 3FL
Close - Plumbing
Sprinkler
Mar 18, 2013 · Apt 3FL
Close - Construction
Roof
Mar 18, 2013 · Apt 3FL
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Mar 18, 2013 · Apt 3FL
Close - General
Windows
Mar 18, 2013 · Apt 3FL
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Mar 18, 2013 · Apt 3FL
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Mar 18, 2013 · Apt 3FL
Close - General
Windows
Mar 18, 2013 · Apt 3FL
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 18, 2013 · Apt 3FL
Close - Electric
Wiring
Mar 18, 2013 · Apt 3FL
Close - Electric
Wiring
Mar 18, 2013 · Apt 3FL
Close - General
Mold
Mar 18, 2013 · Apt 3FL
Close - General
Mold
Mar 18, 2013 · Apt 3FL
Close - General
Mold
Mar 18, 2013 · Apt 3FL
Close - Electric
Wiring
Mar 18, 2013 · Apt 3FL
Close - General
Mold
Mar 18, 2013 · Apt 3FL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1899
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 3,008 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,975 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1996 / 17
- Assessed value
- $151,320
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #319684, last renewed Aug 5, 2025.
Questions about 158 Putnam Avenue
Who owns 158 Putnam Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 158 Putnam Ave LLC.
Does 158 Putnam Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 66 housing violations at this property.
Is 158 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 158 Putnam Avenue built?
City records list 1899 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 158 Putnam Avenue?
It has 3 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.