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
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 · 56
- 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 - 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.
Jun 10, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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
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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story
Nov 9, 2022
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., 1st story
Nov 9, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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
Nov 9, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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.
Nov 9, 2022
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 at public hall, 1st story
Nov 9, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 fixture present
Nov 2, 2014
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures all stories at public hall
Oct 22, 2013
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing glass pane at skylight at public hall, 3rd story
Oct 22, 2013
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 100 watts of incandescent light required***
Apr 8, 2012
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 100 watts of incandescent light required***
Apr 8, 2012
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing missing door lock vest door at public hall, 1st story
Oct 15, 2007
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.