828 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The 4-unit, 3-story building at 828 Putnam Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by John Warren, has experienced recurrent heating and hot water system issues over the past few years, with multiple complaints filed between 2021 and 2023. Most notably, in October 2023, there were three separate heat/hot water complaints (two for specific apartments and one for the entire building) that resulted in violations, including one for inadequate hot water at fixtures in Apartment 2A.

The building has also faced maintenance challenges, evidenced by an open unsanitary garbage/recycling storage condition filed in June 2025. Safety and compliance issues have included locked heating system access in both 2022 and 2023, and violations related to carbon monoxide detector requirements and gas leak notice postings were identified and certified as corrected in April 2023. The property has maintained a consistent record of addressing pest control issues, with recent rodent inspections in 2024 and 2025 showing passed results, though there was evidence of rat activity in 2022.

The building has successfully documented zero bedbug infestations in its annual reports since 2019, suggesting effective pest management practices. Multiple permits for various maintenance and repair work have been issued since 2021, with the most recent ones in 2022-2023 indicating ongoing property upkeep. While the building has experienced periodic heating and hot water system disruptions, these issues appear to be addressed regularly when reported, though access problems for inspections have occurred.