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1239a Putnam Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-03368-0046Map

Owner of record: Chen, Kezhen

1239a Putnam Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Chen, Kezhen. HPD has recorded 21 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 1 of the 21 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
21
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
16

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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 · 21

  • 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

    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.

    Jun 10, 2025

    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 27, 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.

    Apr 11, 2024

    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 21, 2023

    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
  • 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 10, 2022

    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.

    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.

    Mar 1, 2022

    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.

    Apr 12, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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.

    Oct 31, 2019

    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 19, 2018

    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 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

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in washbasin in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story

    Jun 10, 2011 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 1fl, 1st story

    Jun 10, 2011 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections .. in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt bsm

    Jun 26, 2009 · Apt BSM

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible .. in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt bsm

    Jun 26, 2009 · Apt BSM

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 1

  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o and dept of bldgs recordsillegal class"a"apt at basement. partitions erected creating rooms, kitchen and bathroom fixtures present. rem: discontinue illegal use of a

    Jun 26, 2009 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Door/window

    Door

    Jun 13, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jun 13, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 8, 2015 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jun 6, 2011 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jun 6, 2011 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    Jun 6, 2011 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Jun 15, 2009 · Apt BSM

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jun 15, 2009 · Apt BSM

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 15, 2009 · Apt BSM

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 15, 2009 · Apt BSM

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 15, 2009 · Apt BSM

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jun 15, 2009 · Apt BSM

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jun 15, 2009 · Apt BSM

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jun 15, 2009 · Apt BSM

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Jun 15, 2009 · Apt BSM

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Jun 15, 2009 · Apt BSM

    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
1910
Floors
2
Residential units
3
Building area
2,364 ft²
Lot area
1,750 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
304
Council district
37
Block / lot
3368 / 46
Assessed value
$84,060
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #383688, last renewed Jun 27, 2025.

Questions about 1239a Putnam Avenue

Who owns 1239a Putnam Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Chen, Kezhen.

Does 1239a Putnam Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 21 housing violations at this property.

Is 1239a 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 1239a Putnam Avenue built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1239a 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.