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685 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

4
DOB Complaints
6
311 Housing Calls
0
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

98
Low Risk

This building shows minimal signs of maintenance issues based on our analysis.

Our AI predicts there is a 98% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 685 Putnam Avenue

The two-family house at 685 Putnam Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Matthew Kern, is a 2-story building constructed in 1899. The property experienced significant rodent-related issues in mid to late 2019, with multiple reports of rat and mouse sightings between July and November of that year, along with two separate DOHMH complaints regarding conditions attracting rodents in November 2019.

While DOHMH inspections in November 2019 did not result in any recorded violations, and the property passed inspection, the frequency of rodent sightings during this period is notable. The building underwent several construction-related inspections in 2018-2019, including three complaints: one in March 2019 regarding building shaking/vibration (which resulted in a temporary stop work order that was fully rescinded in June 2019), one in September 2019 about construction contrary to approved plans (resulting in violations served in January 2019), and one in September 2019 concerning grade/watercourse changes (inspected in November 2019 with no violations found).

A violation was recorded in January 2019, though no disposition comments were provided. More recently, the property has shown no signs of bedbug infestations, with the 2024 bedbug report indicating zero infested units between November 2022 and October 2023, with no eradication or re-infestation cases reported, suggesting improved pest management since the rodent issues of 2019.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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685 Putnam Avenue Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Bedford-Stuyvesant.

Building Characteristics

Total units 2
Year built 1899
Total area 3600 sq ft
Floors 2
Tax Abatements None
Building Class 2 FAMILY HOUSE
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Key Building Statistics

4
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
0
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
6
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
7
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
0
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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685 Putnam Avenue Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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685 Putnam Avenue Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
Less than 6 units
RGB Registration
Not registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 <6 units Not registered None

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 685 Putnam Avenue. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 685 Putnam Avenue. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 685 Putnam Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2019-11-12 13:47RodentCondition Attracting RodentsClosedDOHMH
2019-11-08 12:57RodentCondition Attracting RodentsClosedDOHMH
2019-07-15 23:13RodentRat SightingClosedDOHMH
2019-07-15 21:40RodentMouse SightingClosedDOHMH
2019-07-15 21:35RodentRat SightingClosedDOHMH
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 685 Putnam Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
37264782019-10-19CLOSEDConstruction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits2019-12-10No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2019-12-10)
37212232019-09-12CLOSEDCONSTRUCTION – Change Grade/Change Watercourse2019-11-02No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2019-11-02)
36909122019-03-14CLOSEDBuilding Shaking/Vibrating/Struct Stability Affected2019-05-31Stop Work Order Fully Rescinded (2019-06-04)
36774012018-11-29CLOSEDConstruction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits2019-01-25Oath And Dob Violations Served (2019-01-28)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 685 Putnam Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2019-01-25V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 685 Putnam Avenue. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 685 Putnam Avenue. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
2024-07-300002022-11-012023-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 685 Putnam Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 685 Putnam Avenue. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

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Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 685 Putnam Avenue. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 685 Putnam Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 685 Putnam Avenue. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 685 Putnam Avenue. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 685 Putnam Avenue. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
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Liens Explanation

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Source: NYC Department of Finance
Tax ClassMonthWater OnlyAmountCycle
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 685 Putnam Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 685 Putnam Avenue. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 685 Putnam Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 685 Putnam Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 685 Putnam Avenue. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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