1015 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The building at 1015 Putnam Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, a 4-story old law tenement constructed in 1920, has faced recurring maintenance challenges over recent years under the ownership of Joe Brunner. Most notably, there has been a persistent rodent problem, with multiple rat activity reports and inspections conducted between 2022 and 2024 showing consistent evidence of infestation. The property has also experienced significant heating system issues, with four emergency heat/hot water complaints filed between September and December 2021, though these were eventually resolved according to HPD records.

Bedbug violation notices were issued in 2021 and 2022, though recent filings for 2023-2024 indicate no current infestations. The building's certificate of occupancy status has been a major concern, with multiple violations citing occupancy without valid certification between 2019 and 2022. These violations, recorded by the Department of Buildings, suggest unauthorized alterations to the building's occupancy configuration, including allegations of converted multi-dwelling to non-profit institution use.

While some of these violations have been resolved or dismissed, several remain active, including a 2024 violation related to external low pressure inspection compliance and a 2021 violation regarding failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous conditions. The property has undergone moisture issues requiring repair, as indicated by various housing maintenance code violations, including rodent and unsanitary condition complaints affecting multiple units (notably apartments 109, 404, and 411). Recent rat activity inspections in 2024 and multiple bait applications in 2022 suggest ongoing pest management challenges.