1074 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The three-story, three-unit OLD LAW TENEMENT building at 1074 Putnam Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by 27 Bedstuy, LLC and constructed in 1899, has experienced numerous maintenance issues in recent months. Between February and May 2025 alone, there were multiple housing code complaints including unsanitary conditions with pests, water supply problems, flooring issues, cabinet concerns, and problems with the building's buzzer/intercom system. Several of these complaints resulted in violations, though some were resolved after inspection, such as a water leak and ceiling paint issues in April 2025.

The building has documented challenges with heat and hot water, particularly in Apartment 2A, which has ongoing violations for mice infestation and unsafe hot water temperatures exceeding 130 degrees. The property has faced persistent maintenance challenges over the past year, including water supply problems, pest infestations, and various building systems requiring attention. There were also issues with building safety features, such as broken fire retardant material in hallways and ceiling problems in public areas.

Rodent inspections have shown varying results, with recent inspections in 2025 indicating rat activity, though earlier inspections from 2024-2023 had passed. Notably, the building has maintained a zero infestation status for bedbugs over the past five inspection periods from 2019 to 2025, with no reported cases. While some violations have been addressed and closed, including those related to heat and hot water, others remain open as of the latest inspection, indicating ongoing maintenance needs.