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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

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 3, 2021

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 · 66

  • C

    Replace with new the missing ballusters at the handrail (total 4) at public hall, 2nd story

    Nov 3, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at vesibule at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 10, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at front entrance to building , 1st story

    Nov 10, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    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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  • I

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at cellar

    Oct 17, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • A

    § 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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Replace with new the missing 2 balusters at guard rail at public hall, 2nd story

    Mar 27, 2013

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose sprinkler pipe to soffit at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    Mar 27, 2013

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose hand rail at public hall, 2nd story

    Mar 27, 2013

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the missing 6 balusters at guard rail at public hall, 3rd story

    Mar 27, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling around skylight at public hall, 3rd story

    Mar 27, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Mar 20, 2013

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective gratings at flap door access to cellar at front yard

    Mar 20, 2013

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood tread 2nd up at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    Mar 20, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass at transom at vestibule door. , 1st story

    Mar 20, 2013

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose ceiling light fixture at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 20, 2013

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    Replace with new the missing 5 balusters at stairs at public hall, 3rd story

    Mar 20, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the missing 2 balusters at stairs at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    Mar 20, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective door bell located at apt 4, 3rd story

    Mar 19, 2003 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.