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1502 Putnam Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11237BBL 3-03379-0016Map

Owner of record: Merle Walker Revocable Trust Dd 2/26/16

1502 Putnam Avenue is a two-family home built in 1901 in Brooklyn, 11237. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Merle Walker Revocable Trust Dd 2/26/16. HPD has recorded 45 housing violations here, most recently on November 25, 2025. 43 of the 45 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
45
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
7

What to know

Concern
9 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 25, 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

  • 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.

    Nov 25, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Dec 4, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 30, 2024 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 30, 2024 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling and west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 30, 2024 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at east wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 30, 2024 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    May 30, 2024 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 30, 2024 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Nov 17, 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.

    Apr 21, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 5, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile walls bathroom, 2nd story apt - 2.

    Jun 27, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches, 2nd story apt - 2.

    Jun 27, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color north wall behind kitchen sink, 2nd story apt - 2.

    Jun 27, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor closet kitchen, 2nd story apt - 2.

    Jun 27, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of no lights entire apt cause unknown.

    Jun 27, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of no lights, all storys public halls no access cellar. cause unknown.

    Jun 27, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass lower sash west window front room 1st. story apt. #1.

    Jun 27, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose celotex tiles at ceiling bathroom 1st story apt. #1.

    Jun 27, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling kitchen 1st story apt. #1. er-1.

    Jun 27, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling foyer 1st story apt. #1. er-1.

    Jun 27, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling center room 1st story apt. #1. er-1.

    Jun 27, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling front room 1st story apt. #1. er-1.

    Jun 27, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden floor kitchen 1st story apt. 1. er-1

    Jun 27, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak at ceiling kitchen 1st story apt. 1 er-1.

    Jun 27, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen and bathroom, 1st story apt. 1.

    Jun 27, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective faucet at sink. in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Aug 13, 2002 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose faucet at sink. in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Aug 13, 2002 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Aug 13, 2002 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of expose wire at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Aug 13, 2002 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sheetrock ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Aug 13, 2002 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass at lower sash at west window. in the 5th room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Aug 13, 2002 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass at lower sash at east window in the 5th room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Aug 13, 2002 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood frame at lower sash at east window. in the 5th room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Aug 13, 2002 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective pull switch at light fixture at east wall. in the private hallway located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Aug 13, 2002 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose hanging light fixture at east wall. in the private hallway located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Aug 13, 2002 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub. in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Aug 13, 2002 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in clogged sink in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Aug 13, 2002 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective toilet tank cover in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Aug 13, 2002 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl ..... in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Aug 13, 2002 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture. in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Aug 13, 2002 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing light fixture at west wall. in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Aug 13, 2002 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color west wall. in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Aug 13, 2002 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of expose wire at outlet at west wall. in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Aug 13, 2002 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit north door in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Aug 13, 2002 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 29, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 29, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 29, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    May 29, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 1, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jul 24, 2020 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    Dec 12, 2011 · Apt BSMT

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Two-family home (B1)
Year built
1901
Floors
2
Residential units
2
Building area
3,300 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
304
Council district
37
Block / lot
3379 / 16
Assessed value
$86,700
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #820896, last renewed Jul 6, 2023.

Questions about 1502 Putnam Avenue

Who owns 1502 Putnam Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Merle Walker Revocable Trust Dd 2/26/16.

Does 1502 Putnam Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 45 housing violations at this property.

Is 1502 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 1502 Putnam Avenue built?

City records list 1901 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1502 Putnam Avenue?

It has 2 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.