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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

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Aug 2, 2025

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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 45

  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kickstand at vestibule door , 1st story

    Jul 28, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kickstand at building entrance door , 1st story

    Jul 28, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection water leak at boiler 1l ,front section cellar at boiler room

    Feb 23, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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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  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door to cellar locked at cellar

    Dec 10, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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., 1st story

    Nov 5, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Oct 5, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Mar 25, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 15, 2014 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door to cellar locked at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 15, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Jan 15, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective locking device on entrance door to building , 1st story

    Feb 25, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective balusters, total of 2 at public hall stairs, 3rd story

    Feb 25, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder lock at front gate at stoop at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 26, 2009

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 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
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents rats thru out 2 sty rear east apt 2r. , section '' ''

    Jun 10, 1996 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    D26-17.10 adm code provide ready access to building's heating system locked cellar door.

    Apr 2, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • B

    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

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 / 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.