1072 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221
1072 Putnam Avenue is a three-story, four-unit Old Law Tenement building located in Bedford-Stuyvesant and owned by Johnnie Drew. Built in 1901, the property has experienced recurring maintenance challenges over recent years, with the most significant ongoing issue being a persistent rodent problem; the latest inspections in 2025 and 2024 confirmed rat activity, and prior inspections show a similar pattern of infestation.
The building has a documented history of heat and hot water system failures, with emergency complaints filed in 2018 and 2024, though in some cases inspectors were unable to gain access to verify the conditions. Several maintenance violations have been recorded, including issues with self-closing doors in 2023 (Class C violation) and multiple citations between 2019-2024 regarding the failure to file annual bedbug reports (Class A violations). The property has undergone regular inspections and has maintained an active bedbug monitoring program since 2019, with all reports from 2019-2024 indicating no infested units or unsuccessful eradications.
Recent complaints have included unsanitary conditions related to garbage/recycling storage in 2024, though HPD inspections found no violations. While some historical issues such as building security and fire safety notices have been resolved, the recurring nature of heating system failures and the ongoing rodent problem remain significant concerns. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of complaints primarily related to basic services like heat and pest control, with varying degrees of response and resolution.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 4 |
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Year built | 1901 |
Total area | 3420 sq ft |
Floors | 3 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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