1296 Putnam Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-03376-0025Map
Owner of record: 1296 Putnam Ave LLC
1296 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 1296 Putnam Ave LLC. HPD has recorded 22 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 12 of the 22 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 22
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 6
- HPD complaints
- 11
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 · 22
- 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet flush handle in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 12, 2025 · Apt 3
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
Open — Nov sent out - 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
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.
Mar 1, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Apr 12, 2021
Open — Nov sent out
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- 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.
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.
Oct 31, 2019
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 19, 2018
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods out guide at rear yard yard
Jun 19, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing missing guide forks to drop ladder on rear fire escape yard
Jun 19, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of primary mean of egress obstructed,. door and enclosure installed at 2nd story public hall ,.
Jun 12, 2015
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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 3rd story public hall stair, skylight, scuttle and ladder enclosed in to 3rd story apt.
Jun 12, 2015
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - IInformation / order
Above premises have been vacant and untenanted except for caretaker for 60 days or more, and cannot be reoccupied until a new certificate of occupancy has been obtained. premises have been vacant since 03/09/79
Feb 22, 2012
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard.
Jan 20, 1988
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
D26-35.01 adm code above premises have been vacant and untenanted except for caretaker for 60 days or more, and cannot be reoccupied until a new certificate of occupancy has been obtained. premises have been vacant since 03 09 79.
Jan 20, 1988
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
The premises formerly a vacant building are now occupied by other than a caretaker without obtaining a certificate of occupancy 3 sty apt 3 obalis. , section '' ''
Jan 20, 1988 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 6
- Class - 1
Dwelling converted,maintained or occupied with 3 or more additional dwelling units than legally authorized by dob records.noted:at 3rd floorapartment equipped and arranged to 4 furnished rooms with key locking
Apr 22, 2022 · Penalty $15,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Dwelling converted,maintained or occupied with 3 or more additional dwelling units than legally authorized by dob records noted 3rd floor apartment equipped and arranged to 4 furnished room with key locking dev
Apr 22, 2022 · Penalty $15,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Dwelling converted,maintained or occupied with 3 or more additional dwelling units than legally authorized by dob records.noted 3rd floor apartment equipped and arranged to 4 furnished rooms with key locking de
Apr 22, 2022 · Penalty $15,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide the required number of means of egress for every floor as per bc 1018.1(2008);bc 1021.1(2014)and 27-366 for transient usefurnished rooms at 3rd floor apartment.rem:discontinue illegal occupan
Apr 22, 2022 · Penalty $312
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide the required system of authomatic sprinklers per bc903.2 and 27-954 for transient use/furnished rooms at 3rd floor apartment.rem:discontinue illegal occupancy.
Apr 22, 2022 · Penalty $312
Resolve - Class - 1
Bc 907.2.8 failure to provide the required class j fire alarm system for transient use/furnished rooms at 3rd floor apartment.rem:discontinue illegal occupancy.
Apr 22, 2022 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Apr 1, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Apr 1, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Apr 1, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 30, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 30, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 30, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 30, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Oct 30, 2017 · Apt 3
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Jul 4, 2017 · Apt 3
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Jun 19, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 12, 2015 · Apt 3
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 2,700 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 304
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 3376 / 25
- Assessed value
- $104,460
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #336728, last renewed Nov 20, 2024.
Questions about 1296 Putnam Avenue
Who owns 1296 Putnam Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 1296 Putnam Ave LLC.
Does 1296 Putnam Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 22 housing violations at this property.
Is 1296 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 1296 Putnam Avenue built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1296 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.