1179 Putnam Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-03367-0043Map
Owner of record: 1179 Putnam Owners LLC
1179 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 1179 Putnam Owners LLC. HPD has recorded 63 housing violations here, most recently on November 20, 2025. 33 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 63
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 13
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 · 63
- 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 20, 2025
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 - 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 27, 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.
Apr 11, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlets at all walls in the 1st room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 28, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at south wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 28, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at north wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 28, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at south wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 28, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at north wall. in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 28, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked. at boiler room
Feb 28, 2024
Open — Nov sent out
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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 28, 2024 · Apt 1
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.
Nov 21, 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 24, 2023
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 10, 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
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 - BHazardous
§ 185, 240 m/d law properly fire retard in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department the cellar ceiling throughout
Dec 20, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposing electrical wiring at ceiling at cellar
Dec 20, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story
Dec 20, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at building entrance , 1st story
Dec 20, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors , in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 20, 2019 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal double cylinder key operated locking device at door at apartment entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 20, 2019 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 20, 2019 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 20, 2019 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 20, 2019 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 20, 2019 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system the door to the cellar locked at public hall, 1st story
Dec 10, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock installed at gate to entrance building front.
Dec 10, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Dec 10, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - 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 .. at public hall, 1st story
Dec 10, 2019
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
Dec 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
Dec 10, 2019
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.
Dec 10, 2019
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 missing
Dec 10, 2019
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.
Dec 10, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 10, 2019 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal double cylinder key operated locking device at door .. in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 10, 2019 · 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 3rd room from east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 10, 2019 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 10, 2019 · Apt 3
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at north entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at north
Oct 21, 2019 · Apt 3
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 21, 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
Oct 21, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at front entrance to building , 1st story
Oct 21, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Oct 21, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at south entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at north
Oct 21, 2019 · 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 1st room from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at north
Oct 21, 2019 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at north
Oct 21, 2019 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at north
Oct 21, 2019 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 29, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 28, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 27, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 23, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 22, 2019 · Apt 1L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 19, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 11, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 9, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 8, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 20, 2019 · Apt 3
Close
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- Safety
Fire escape
Mar 11, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 15, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 19, 2005 · Apt BLDG
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 / 43
- Assessed value
- $97,320
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #362940, last renewed Nov 21, 2025.
Questions about 1179 Putnam Avenue
Who owns 1179 Putnam Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 1179 Putnam Owners LLC.
Does 1179 Putnam Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 63 housing violations at this property.
Is 1179 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 1179 Putnam Avenue built?
City records list 1901 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1179 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.