950 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221
The 2-story, 3-unit residential building at 950 Putnam Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Jimmie Amos, has experienced significant heating and hot water system issues throughout August 2023, with multiple emergency complaints filed between August 14 and August 25, 2023. During this period, the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) conducted several inspections, issuing multiple violations related to heat and hot water failures in the apartments, particularly affecting the second-floor apartment (Unit 2).
The building currently has several open violations from August 2023, including problems with hot water supply, heating system operation during summer months, leaky faucets, and defective self-closing doors in Unit 2. Additionally, there are more serious violations related to building safety and maintenance, including the need to post proper notices regarding heating system maintenance and gas leak procedures in common areas. The building's maintenance history shows consistent rodent control compliance, with all inspections from 2018 to 2025 passing successfully.
A bedbug report filed in July 2024 indicated no infestation during the 2022-2023 reporting period, with no units listed as infested, eradicated, or re-infested. The property has maintained regular rodent inspections, passing all recent evaluations in 2023, 2024, and 2025. However, the persistent heating and hot water issues in August 2023 stand out as the most significant recent concern, with multiple violations issued and emergency complaints filed, highlighting ongoing challenges with the building's core systems.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 3 |
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Year built | 1899 |
Total area | 2758 sq ft |
Floors | 2 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | HEREAFTER CONVERTED CLASS A |

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