700 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The 4-unit, 3-story building at 700 Putnam Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, constructed in 1910 and currently owned by 700 Putnam Avenue LLC, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past five years. Most notably, in late 2020, there were emergency heat and hot water complaints affecting the entire building, though inspections by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development found no violations. The building has maintained a consistent record of bedbug reporting compliance since 2020, with all reports indicating zero infested, eradicated, or re-infested dwelling units.

However, a cluster of violations was documented during a May 2018 inspection, including issues with building entrance doors, missing safety notices, and requirements for proper documentation display. While many of these violations appear to have been addressed, as evidenced by their "Closed" status, several remain marked "Open" in various categories, suggesting ongoing compliance matters. The building's safety and maintenance record shows regular rodent inspection passes in 2018, 2022, 2024, and 2025, indicating effective pest management.

The most recent violation as of March 2023 involved an unfiled annual bedbug report, though subsequent filings in 2024 and 2025 have shown continued compliance with no reported infestations. The building's management has generally responded to in-unit and common area maintenance needs, as evidenced by the resolution of various complaints and violations. The property has demonstrated improved compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, with no recorded infestations in recent years, and has maintained passing scores on rodent inspections, suggesting improvements in pest management practices.