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1181 Putnam Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-03367-0042Map

Owner of record: Putnam 1181 LLC

1181 Putnam Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1901 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Putnam 1181 LLC. HPD has recorded 56 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 31 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
56
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
39

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 5, 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 · 56

  • 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.

    May 5, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Jun 10, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 13, 2025 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 13, 2025 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Mar 15, 2025 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Mar 15, 2025 · Apt 1

    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 11, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Mar 24, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 9, 2022

    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., 1st story

    Nov 9, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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

    Nov 9, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 9, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Nov 9, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Nov 9, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 9, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 9, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 9, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 9, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Mar 1, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 100 watts minimum required, light fixture present

    Nov 2, 2014

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at all stories at public hall stairs

    Oct 29, 2013

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures all stories at public hall

    Oct 22, 2013

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story

    Oct 22, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story

    Oct 22, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the missing glass pane at skylight at public hall, 3rd story

    Oct 22, 2013

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration partition wall erected 12ft by 22ft decreasing the size of public hall and enclosing the bulkhead stairs to roof inside 3rd story apartment

    Oct 22, 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 100 watts of incandescent light required***

    Apr 8, 2012

    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 100 watts of incandescent light required***

    Apr 8, 2012

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration sheet rock partition wall erected 16ft by 8ft enclosing public hall and scuttle opening within in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story

    Apr 17, 2009 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate .. in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story

    Apr 17, 2009 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story

    Apr 17, 2009 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood door in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story

    Apr 17, 2009 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the foyer located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 16, 2009 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 16, 2009 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 16, 2009 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures , cooking range in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story

    Jun 10, 2008 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 9, 2008 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 9, 2008 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 9, 2008 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall, south wall, east wall, west wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 15, 2007 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 15, 2007 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 15, 2007 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling, north wall, south wall, east wall, west wall in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 15, 2007 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 15, 2007 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing missing door lock vest door at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 15, 2007

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 15, 2007 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 15, 2007 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 15, 2007 · Apt 3

    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

    Jan 29, 2014

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 29, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 3

  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to dept records. illegal conversion at cellar levelwith bedroom, 3pc bathroom,kitchen with stove rmdy: vacate cellar.

    Oct 29, 2013 · Penalty $2,400

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o permit illegal work noted at cellar level, class'a' apartmentwith full height partitions,gas line for stove, water & waste lines for 3pc bathroom. rmdy: obtain.

    Oct 29, 2013

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building wall:note: shinals@3rd level of exposure #1 i have become displaced and fallen to the ground. shingles are surfaced mounted - covered in blue tarp-approximate section is 20sf.rmdy:

    Sep 12, 2013 · Penalty $2,500

    Active

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Apr 8, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 8, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 7, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 8, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Mar 9, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 13, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Oct 29, 2013 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Oct 29, 2013 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 25, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Oct 21, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Close
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  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Oct 21, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Oct 21, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Oct 21, 2013 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    May 3, 2013 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 12, 2009 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jun 9, 2009 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jun 9, 2009 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Apr 15, 2009 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 15, 2009 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Apr 15, 2009 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 15, 2009 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Apr 15, 2009 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 15, 2009 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 15, 2009 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jan 3, 2009 · Apt BASEM

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Sewer

    Jan 3, 2009 · Apt BASEM

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 25, 2008 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jun 3, 2008 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 6, 2008 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 26, 2007 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 27, 2007 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 24, 2005 · Apt SRO1A

    Close
  • Heating

    Radiator

    Mar 24, 2005 · Apt SRO1A

    Close
  • Heating

    Radiator

    Feb 2, 2005 · Apt 1FLR

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Dec 10, 2003 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Dec 10, 2003 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Dec 10, 2003 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Jun 26, 2003 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jun 26, 2003 · Apt 2FL

    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
1901
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
3,000 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
304
Council district
37
Block / lot
3367 / 42
Assessed value
$97,320
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #302856, last renewed Jul 24, 2026.

Questions about 1181 Putnam Avenue

Who owns 1181 Putnam Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Putnam 1181 LLC.

Does 1181 Putnam Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 56 housing violations at this property.

Is 1181 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 1181 Putnam Avenue built?

City records list 1901 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1181 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.