1398 Putnam Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11237BBL 3-03378-0011Map
Owner of record: Hd Putnam LLC
1398 Putnam Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1909 in Brooklyn, 11237. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Hd Putnam LLC. HPD has recorded 53 housing violations here, most recently on May 8, 2026. 4 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 53
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 62
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 53
- 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 8, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of pests. evidence of yellow bees in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 12, 2025 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes over grown vines at building rear
May 12, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
§ 53,187,231 m/d law & dept rules & reg. provide means of egress from yard to street by fireproof passageway for which application must be filed for approval,or by unlocked door or gate in fence to adjoining premises with consent of adjacent owner.
May 12, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles at public hall, 1st story
May 12, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeds the maximum of 130 degrees. found hot water to be 142 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 6, 2015 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing balluster at 2nd story landing at public hall, 2nd story
May 10, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - 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 frame missing at public hall, 1st story
Apr 23, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Apr 23, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 on wall at public hall, 1st story
Apr 23, 2015
Closed — Violation closed
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- ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building.
Apr 23, 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 a minimum of 100 watts of incandescent light required. (light fixture present)
Nov 1, 2014
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, apartment at north
Jun 27, 2008 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 1f, 1st story, apartment at north
Jun 27, 2008 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective water supply pipe cold water at ceiling at cellar
Jun 27, 2008
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 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 23, 2008 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures .. in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 23, 2008 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 23, 2008 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items and trash at cellar
Mar 13, 2008
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 a minimum of 100 watts required
Jun 27, 2007
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story
Oct 7, 2006 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story
Oct 7, 2006 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at wash-basin in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story
Oct 7, 2006 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story
Oct 7, 2006 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story
Oct 7, 2006 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing light fixture at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story
Oct 7, 2006 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story
Oct 7, 2006 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of no electric supply in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story
Oct 7, 2006 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Refit all windows in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story
Oct 7, 2006 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Refit window in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3r, 3rd story
Oct 7, 2006 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell-buzzer/intercom in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story
Oct 7, 2006 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking at window in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3r, 3rd story
Oct 7, 2006 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story
Oct 7, 2006 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell-buzzer/intercom in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story
Oct 7, 2006 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story
Oct 7, 2006 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets water faucet at bath-tub in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story
Oct 7, 2006 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story
Oct 7, 2006 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective locking device at building entrance door at front areaway, 1st story
Oct 7, 2006
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
Oct 7, 2006 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story
Oct 7, 2006 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story
Oct 7, 2006 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell-buzzer/intercom in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story
Oct 7, 2006 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story
Oct 7, 2006 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story
Oct 7, 2006 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story
Oct 7, 2006 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story
Oct 7, 2006 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire-retarded material at all walls and ceilings at public hall
Oct 7, 2006
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story
Oct 7, 2006 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story
Oct 7, 2006 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story
Oct 7, 2006 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 1
- Non-hazardous
B4a,38,36,50a,50b,50c. 50a holes in boiler room walls and ceiling. 50bboiler fire door defective. 50c no checks valve on feed water line.
Jun 28, 2008 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 8, 2025 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jun 26, 2008 · Apt 1F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 18, 2008 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 11, 2008 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 19, 2008 · Apt 2F
Close - Nonconst
Janitor/super
Feb 6, 2008 · Apt 1F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 6, 2008 · Apt 1F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 6, 2008 · Apt 1F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 21, 2006 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Windows
Oct 5, 2006 · Apt 1L
Close
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- General
Floor
Oct 5, 2006 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Windows
Oct 5, 2006 · Apt 2L
Close - General
Windows
Oct 5, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Floor
Oct 5, 2006 · Apt 2L
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Oct 5, 2006 · Apt 2F
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 5, 2006 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Windows
Oct 5, 2006 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 5, 2006 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 5, 2006 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Floor
Oct 5, 2006 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Oct 5, 2006 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 5, 2006 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Windows
Oct 5, 2006 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Stairs
Oct 5, 2006 · Apt 1L
Close - General
Doors
Oct 5, 2006 · Apt 1L
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Oct 5, 2006 · Apt 1L
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Oct 5, 2006 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 5, 2006 · Apt 1L
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Oct 5, 2006 · Apt 1L
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 5, 2006 · Apt 1L
Close - General
Mold
Oct 5, 2006 · Apt 1L
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 5, 2006 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 5, 2006 · Apt 2L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 5, 2006 · Apt 1L
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Oct 5, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Mold
Oct 5, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 5, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Oct 5, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Wiring
Oct 5, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 5, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 5, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Windows
Oct 5, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Floor
Oct 5, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Floor
Oct 5, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - Construction
Roof
Oct 5, 2006 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Floor
Oct 5, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Wiring
Oct 5, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 5, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Wiring
Oct 5, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Wiring
Oct 5, 2006 · Apt 1R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1909
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 4,080 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 304
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 3378 / 11
- Assessed value
- $462,600
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #379564, last renewed Sep 13, 2025.
Questions about 1398 Putnam Avenue
Who owns 1398 Putnam Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Hd Putnam LLC.
Does 1398 Putnam Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 53 housing violations at this property.
Is 1398 Putnam Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 1398 Putnam Avenue built?
City records list 1909 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1398 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.