1299 Putnam Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-03369-0052Map
Owner of record: Lafayette 55 LLC
1299 Putnam Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1903 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Lafayette 55 LLC. HPD has recorded 71 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 1 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 71
- DOB violations
- 25
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 43
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 · 71
- 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 - 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 - 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
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 required 100 watts (light fixture present) at front areaway, 1st story
May 15, 2017
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 14, 2016
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.
Oct 13, 2015
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
Closed — Violation closed - 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 a minimum of 100 watts incandescent light required. light fixture present. at front areaway
May 7, 2014
Closed — Violation closed
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- 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
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Apr 3, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from north at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 3, 2009 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) baseboard at east wall, baseboard at west wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 3, 2009 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st closet from north at east wall door frame, north wall, west wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall, 2nd window frame from west at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 3, 2009 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 3, 2009 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from west at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 3, 2009 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from east at south wall, 1st door from east at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 3, 2009 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from south at west wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 3, 2009 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 3, 2009 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st closet from north at east wall door in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 3, 2009 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 3, 2009 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 3, 2009 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin bed bugs located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 3, 2009 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective entrance to apt. in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 3, 2009 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 3, 2009 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 27, 2009 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - 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 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 27, 2009 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 27, 2009 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items at rear fire escape , 2nd story
May 27, 2009
Closed — Violation closed - 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, north wall, west wall in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 13, 2008 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 13, 2008 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin ,mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 13, 2008 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 13, 2008 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lower east window sash in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 13, 2008 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective the lower west window sash in the 5th room from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 13, 2008 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 13, 2008 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - 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 bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 13, 2008 · Apt 2L
Open — Defect letter issued - 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) south wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 13, 2008 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - 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 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 13, 2008 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - 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 4th room from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 13, 2008 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - 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 5th room from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 13, 2008 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - 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 a minimum of 100 watts required
Jun 27, 2007
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile floor in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, apartment at west
Dec 3, 2006 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling, east and west walls in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, apartment at west
Dec 3, 2006 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of eveidence of water leak at ceiling and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, apartment at west
Dec 3, 2006 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story
Sep 5, 2006 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - 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 1l, 1st story
Sep 5, 2006 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story
Sep 5, 2006 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story
Sep 5, 2006 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 25
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Mar 11, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Boiler boiler optional
B-boiler boiler optional
Mar 14, 1989
Dob violation - dismissed - Boiler boiler optional
B-boiler boiler optional
Mar 14, 1989
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Heating
Heat related
Feb 2, 2013 · Apt 2L
Close - General
Floor
Jul 28, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 28, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Jul 28, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Jul 28, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jul 28, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jul 28, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 28, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Lighting
Apr 8, 2012 · Apt BLDG
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 26, 2009 · Apt 2L
Close
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- General
Windows
Jul 10, 2008 · Apt 2L
Close - General
Windows
Jul 10, 2008 · Apt 2L
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 10, 2008 · Apt 2L
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 10, 2008 · Apt 2L
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 10, 2008 · Apt 2L
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 19, 2006 · Apt 1L
Close - General
Floor
Oct 19, 2006 · Apt 1L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 19, 2006 · Apt 1L
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 19, 2006 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 19, 2006 · Apt 1L
Close - General
Cabinet
Oct 19, 2006 · Apt 1L
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 19, 2006 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 19, 2006 · Apt 1L
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Oct 19, 2006 · Apt 1L
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Oct 19, 2006 · Apt 1L
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Oct 19, 2006 · Apt 1L
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Oct 15, 2006 · Apt 1L
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 15, 2006 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 15, 2006 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 15, 2006 · Apt 1L
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 15, 2006 · Apt 1L
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 21, 2006 · Apt 1L
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 21, 2006 · Apt 1L
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Aug 21, 2006 · Apt 1L
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Aug 21, 2006 · Apt 1L
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 21, 2006 · Apt 1L
Close - General
Cabinet
Aug 21, 2006 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 21, 2006 · Apt 1L
Close - General
Cooking gas
Aug 3, 2006 · Apt 1L
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Aug 3, 2006 · Apt 1L
Close - General
Windows
Nov 6, 2003 · Apt 2L
Close - General
Windows
Nov 6, 2003 · Apt 2L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 6, 2003 · Apt 2L
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1903
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 4,920 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 304
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 3369 / 52
- Assessed value
- $542,250
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #329162, last renewed Nov 1, 2025.
Questions about 1299 Putnam Avenue
Who owns 1299 Putnam Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Lafayette 55 LLC.
Does 1299 Putnam Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 71 housing violations at this property.
Is 1299 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 1299 Putnam Avenue built?
City records list 1903 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1299 Putnam Avenue?
It has 6 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.