1394 Putnam Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-03377-0034Map
Owner of record: Luis A Cruz
1394 Putnam Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1905 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 4 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Luis A Cruz. HPD has recorded 28 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 18 of the 28 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 28
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 19
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
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HPD housing violations · 28
- ANon-hazardous
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May 5, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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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 - 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.
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 - 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.
Nov 28, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Heating
Heat related
Dec 29, 2009 · Apt 4
Close - Nonconst
Janitor/super
Aug 13, 2008 · Apt 4
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 13, 2008 · Apt 4
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 13, 2008 · Apt 4
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Aug 13, 2008 · Apt 4
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 13, 2008 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 13, 2008 · Apt 4
Close - General
Floor
Aug 13, 2008 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 13, 2008 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 24, 2007 · Apt 4
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1905
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 5,200 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 304
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 3377 / 34
- Assessed value
- $535,050
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #332968, last renewed Nov 18, 2025.
Questions about 1394 Putnam Avenue
Who owns 1394 Putnam Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Luis A Cruz.
Does 1394 Putnam Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 28 housing violations at this property.
Is 1394 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 1394 Putnam Avenue built?
City records list 1905 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1394 Putnam Avenue?
It has 4 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.