1066 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

1066 Putnam Avenue is a 6-unit, 3-story New Law Tenement building located in Bedford-Stuyvesant. Built in 1905 and currently owned by Avrohom Schlaff, the property has experienced recurring maintenance issues, particularly in recent years. Most notably, in September 2024, there were two door-related service requests (for a door and door frame) that HPD was unable to inspect.

The building has also faced significant heating and hot water problems, with three emergency complaints recorded between May 2021 and May 2022, particularly affecting apartments 2R and 3L, where violations were ultimately issued regarding inadequate hot water supply. Other notable past violations include a 2021 infestation of mice in apartment 1L, pest-related issues in 2021, and multiple door/window-related problems. The building's maintenance history reveals several concerning patterns, including inadequate heating systems, water supply issues, and problems with building access to heating systems.

An inspection in March 2023 revealed a bedbug reporting violation, while rodent inspections indicate persistent rat activity, with the most recent inspection in May 2025 showing positive results for rodent presence. The property has seen various Housing Maintenance Code violations, including issues with carbon monoxide detectors and unauthorized space usage concerns. Additionally, there were two boiler complaint investigations in May 2021 that inspectors could not access, and a zoning violation regarding a residential fencing obstruction was recorded in 2019, resulting in a $250 fine. While recent bedbug reports (from 2024 and 2025) indicate no current infestations, the building's maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with general upkeep and compliance with housing codes, particularly in relation to essential services like heat and water.