1420 Putnam Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11237BBL 3-03378-0022Map
Owner of record: 1420 Putnam Avenue LLC
1420 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 1420 Putnam Avenue LLC. HPD has recorded 45 housing violations here, most recently on August 2, 2025.
- HPD violations
- 45
- DOB violations
- 11
- ECB violations
- 6
- HPD complaints
- 69
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 45
- CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 6, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 2, 2025 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective base cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 11, 2025 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 3rd wood step tread up from bottom at public hall stairs, 1st story
Sep 4, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kickstand at vestibule door , 1st story
Jul 28, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kickstand at building entrance door , 1st story
Jul 28, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection water leak at boiler 1l ,front section cellar at boiler room
Feb 23, 2018
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 missing sign at public hall, 1st story
Feb 23, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective inoperative intercom system from entrance door to building 1st sty public hall to apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 10, 2017 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 10, 2017 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 10, 2017 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 10, 2017 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet at east wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 10, 2017 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door to cellar locked at cellar
Dec 10, 2017
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 11, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate , in the 5th room from north located at apt 3l, 3rd story
Nov 5, 2015 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - 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., 1st story
Nov 5, 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. at public hall, 1st story
Oct 5, 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.
Mar 25, 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)
Oct 28, 2014
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 1, 2014 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, apartment at east
Jul 19, 2014 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Feb 7, 2014 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Feb 7, 2014 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock on the door in the entrance located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 7, 2014 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection on the waste line under the sink in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 15, 2014 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock on the door in the entrance located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 15, 2014 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet , in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 15, 2014 · 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 east at south
Jan 15, 2014 · 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 east at south
Jan 15, 2014 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door to cellar locked at public hall, 1st story
Jan 15, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mailbox at public hall, 1st story
Jan 15, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 15, 2014 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at the stove in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 15, 2014 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate , in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Feb 25, 2013 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective locking device on entrance door to building , 1st story
Feb 25, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective balusters, total of 2 at public hall stairs, 3rd story
Feb 25, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate .. in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 26, 2011 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder lock at front gate at stoop at public hall, 1st story
Aug 26, 2009
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 .. at public hall, 1st story
Dec 15, 2007
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents rats thru out 2 sty rear east apt 2r. , section '' ''
Jun 10, 1996 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling window sill doors & moulding 1 sty apt 1l 2nd from west ortiz 386 1427 er1. located at apt 1l
May 18, 1989 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint west windows sills doors & mouldings 1 sty apt 1l front room ortiz 386 1427 er1. located at apt 1l
May 18, 1989 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
D26-17.10 adm code provide ready access to building's heating system locked cellar door.
Apr 2, 1987
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
D26-17.10 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to building's heating system 1 sty public hall & on boiler room door.
Apr 2, 1987
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household items etc 3 sty pub hall.
Apr 26, 1985
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 11
- Construction other optional
Stop all work exceot that is required to make site safe,obtain a permi t if feasible or restore premise to prior legal condition
Sep 5, 2008
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jul 22, 2008
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 - 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
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
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 6
- Class - 1
Failure to provide 8'-0" high fence where required during constructionoperations. defects noted: construction work under application #310125076 exp 4-2-09 at (6-01-08) and area of refuge found w/ work w/o unit
Sep 5, 2008
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall in code compliant manner defect noted broken defective rear brick wall with loose bricks and opening below the gutter and cracks below fire escape balconies structural
Sep 5, 2008 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide a complete set of plans under application #310125076 exp 04-02-09 st 04-01-08 noted: approved plans provided fail to demonstrate or indicate the nature and full extent of work being done at
Sep 5, 2008
Resolve - Class - 2
Job site fence not constructed pursuant to subsection. noted: construction work under appl #310125076 exp 4.2.09 dt 4.1.08. area of refuge found w/platform w/stair erected & the storage of construction material
Sep 5, 2008 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit! hazardous defects noted: construction work under application #310125076 exp. 04.02.09 and site found with the storage of const. materials @ public hallway and the storage
Jul 22, 2008 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping. noted: construction work under application #310125076 exp 04.02.09 and const site found with the storage of excessive construction material debris @ rear yard area of
Jul 22, 2008
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Toilet
Jun 17, 2026 · Apt 3R
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 17, 2026 · Apt 3R
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jul 26, 2025 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Cabinet
Jul 26, 2025 · Apt 3L
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
May 29, 2025 · Apt 3L
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
May 29, 2025 · Apt 3L
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 18, 2024 · Apt 2L
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 25, 2023 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 25, 2023 · Apt 1R
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 7, 2023 · Apt 1R
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 7, 2023 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
Lighting
May 7, 2023 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 9, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Dec 8, 2017 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Dec 8, 2017 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 8, 2017 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 31, 2015 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 2, 2015 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 21, 2015 · Apt 1L
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 21, 2015 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 24, 2015 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Nov 16, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Nov 16, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Electric
Lighting
Nov 16, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 16, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 29, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 22, 2014 · Apt 3L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 8, 2014 · Apt 3R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 7, 2014 · Apt 3R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 27, 2014 · Apt 3R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 16, 2014 · Apt 1L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 23, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jan 13, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 13, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - General
Mailbox
Jan 13, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - General
Locks
Jan 13, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 13, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 30, 2013 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 22, 2013 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 6, 2012 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 3, 2012 · Apt APT
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 1, 2012 · Apt 3R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 24, 2011 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 23, 2009 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 23, 2009 · Apt 1L
Close - Electric
Lighting
Aug 23, 2009 · Apt 1L
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Mar 26, 2009 · Apt 1L
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Dec 6, 2008 · Apt 1L
Close - General
Floor
Dec 6, 2008 · Apt 1L
Close - General
Floor
Dec 6, 2008 · Apt 1L
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
- 5,304 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,625 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 304
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 3378 / 22
- Assessed value
- $655,650
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #334835, last renewed Aug 20, 2025.
Questions about 1420 Putnam Avenue
Who owns 1420 Putnam Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 1420 Putnam Avenue LLC.
Does 1420 Putnam Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 45 housing violations at this property.
Is 1420 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 1420 Putnam Avenue built?
City records list 1909 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1420 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.