1078 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The four-story, 13-unit tenement building at 1078 Putnam Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Larry Hirschfield and constructed in 1899, is currently facing multiple maintenance challenges as of mid-2025. In the first half of 2025 alone, there were several significant issues documented through HPD complaints and violations, including water leaks (heavy flow), heating problems, pest infestations, flooring issues, and unsanitary conditions.

Multiple violations were issued in April-May 2025, including problems with window guards, heating systems, plumbing fixtures, and pest control, with several violations remaining open as of June 2025. The building also has active violations from an August 2024 inspection, including issues with carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors, and window repairs in apartments 3B and 4B. The property has undergone numerous rodent inspections between 2023 and 2025, with multiple instances of rat activity recorded, though bait was applied during several inspections in 2025.

Notably, there was an attempt to investigate an illegal conversion complaint in March 2024, but access was denied. On a positive note, the building has maintained a record of zero bedbug infestations in the past five reporting periods (2021-2025), and several non-emergency complaints have been resolved without violations. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of recurring maintenance issues, particularly regarding water and heating systems, pest control, and building safety features, though many recent complaints have been addressed through inspections and the issuance of violations, providing the owner with the opportunity to correct the identified issues.