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1408 Putnam Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11237BBL 3-03378-0016Map

Owner of record: Spencer Property Management LLC

1408 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 Spencer Property Management LLC. HPD has recorded 50 housing violations here, most recently on March 1, 2022. City tax records listed 1 rent-stabilized apartment here in 2024.

HPD violations
50
DOB violations
4
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
32

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Mar 1, 2022

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
1
About 17% of the building's 6 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 50

  • 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.

    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.

    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 19, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Mar 2, 2018 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Mar 2, 2018 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Mar 2, 2018 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Mar 2, 2018 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak through ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Mar 2, 2018 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak through ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Mar 2, 2018 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Mar 2, 2018 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak through ceiling in the 6th room from east located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Mar 2, 2018 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 6th room from east located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Mar 2, 2018 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box sign missing on wall at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 13, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective mailbox for apt 3l at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 21, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box ... at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 15, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 15, 2017 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant east wall and ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Aug 15, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the ... at public hall, 2nd story

    Aug 15, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the all stories at public hall

    Aug 15, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at public hall, 3rd story

    Aug 15, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at public hall stairs, 3rd story

    Aug 15, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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. at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 15, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at public hall, 3rd story

    Aug 15, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at north and west walls and ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 15, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed wires at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 15, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and walls at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 15, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 15, 2017 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 15, 2017 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective mailboxes at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 15, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected

    Aug 15, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door lock at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 15, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit roof bulkhead door

    Aug 15, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods east fire escape stack at building rear

    Aug 15, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of house hold items at 3rd story balcony, east stack at building rear

    Aug 15, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing gusset plate, north east corner at 2nd story balcony, east stack at building rear

    Aug 15, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeds the maximum of 130 degrees, found hot water to be 134 degrees in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 15, 2017 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at cieling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 15, 2017 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective intercommunication system in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 15, 2017 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 15, 2017 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 15, 2017 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose wash basin faucet in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 15, 2017 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 15, 2017 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls at public hall, 2nd story

    Aug 15, 2017

    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 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 18, 2011 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 6th room from east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 18, 2011 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint east wall north room 1 sty west apt 1r er1 1192341 , section '' ''

    Apr 27, 1992 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling 2nd room from north 1 sty west apt 1r er1 1192341 , section '' ''

    Apr 27, 1992 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint west wall foyer 1 sty west apt 1r er1 1192341 , section '' ''

    Apr 27, 1992 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint west wall north room 1 sty west apt 1r santana 782 6191 er1 1192341 , section '' ''

    Apr 27, 1992 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 4

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - active
  • 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 - active

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 29, 2020 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    May 29, 2020 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 29, 2020 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    May 29, 2020 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Feb 9, 2018 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 9, 2018 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 9, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Dec 1, 2017 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Steam pipe/riser

    Dec 1, 2017 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 11, 2017 · Apt 3L

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 13, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Aug 14, 2017 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Aug 14, 2017 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 14, 2017 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Aug 14, 2017 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Aug 14, 2017 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Aug 14, 2017 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Aug 14, 2017 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Aug 14, 2017 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Aug 14, 2017 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Mar 25, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 1, 2011 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 17, 2011 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    May 13, 2011 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    May 13, 2011 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 13, 2011 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 13, 2011 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    May 13, 2011 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 21, 2006 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 20, 2006 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 20, 2006 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 28, 2005 · Apt 3L

    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 (C2)
Year built
1909
Floors
3
Residential units
6
Building area
5,304 ft²
Lot area
2,625 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
304
Council district
37
Block / lot
3378 / 16
Assessed value
$655,650
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #330679, last renewed Aug 24, 2025.

Questions about 1408 Putnam Avenue

Who owns 1408 Putnam Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Spencer Property Management LLC.

Does 1408 Putnam Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 50 housing violations at this property.

Is 1408 Putnam Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 1 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 17% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 1408 Putnam Avenue built?

City records list 1909 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1408 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.