1001 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

1001 Putnam Avenue is a 6-unit, 4-story residential building in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Emilio Lopez and constructed in 1920. The property has faced persistent maintenance challenges, particularly regarding plumbing systems, with multiple sewage-related complaints and plumbing violations in 2025, including a significant sewage leak and odor issues noted in June 2025. The building has documented heating and water supply issues, with Class C violations recorded in late 2024 related to inadequate heat supply and plumbing problems in apartment 1A. There are also ongoing concerns about building security and maintenance, with several open violations from 2024-2025 related to door repairs, including issues with the main entrance door's operation.

The building's systems have required multiple emergency interventions, particularly between March and April 2025, when multiple housing maintenance requests were logged for plumbing, electrical, and door-related issues. Inspection results show variable rodent activity, with both "passed" and "failed" results recorded between 2022-2025, though recent inspections have shown improvement. The property has faced structural concerns, with complaints about building shaking/vibrating recorded in mid-2023, though these were not validated during inspections. Of particular note is an active ECB violation from 2022 regarding rodent fecal matter and residual sewerage in the boiler inspection area, carrying a penalty of $3,125.

The building's heating system has been a recurring issue, with multiple boiler-related complaints and violations recorded between 2018-2025, and a Department of Buildings violation from 2025 regarding the boiler's operation and permit status. Recent inspection records show that while some maintenance issues have been resolved, others remain open or have reoccurred, particularly regarding plumbing and building access systems. The property has maintained a bedbug-free status as per the annual reporting requirements from 2021-2025, with zero reported infestations. The building's age and history as an "Old Law Tenement" structure is evident in the variety of systems requiring ongoing maintenance and repair attention, particularly focusing on plumbing, heating, and building security systems.