239 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216

The 2-unit, 3-story residential building at 239 Putnam Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Kimberly George, has experienced recurring maintenance issues throughout 2023-2025, with the most recent cluster of complaints occurring in May 2025. Multiple 311 service requests and Housing Maintenance Code violations were filed in May 2025 concerning plumbing issues (bathtub/shower, sink problems), water leaks, floor conditions, door frame issues, and unsanitary mold conditions. Most of these complaints were inspected and closed by HPD, though violations were issued for plumbing issues and water leaks that required owner correction.

The building has undergone several HPD inspections in 2023-2024 that revealed various maintenance requirements, particularly focused on apartment 5, including necessary repairs to flooring, bathroom fixtures, hallway walls, and the ceiling. An emergency violation was issued in April 2023 for a mouse infestation in apartment 5, though subsequent rodent inspections from 2022 through 2025 have consistently passed. While the building has maintained regular rodent inspection compliance with passed results since 2020 (after a rat activity finding in August 2020), there have been persistent infrastructure challenges, including multiple plumbing and water-related issues. The building's maintenance history shows some improvement in bedbug management, with reports from 2022 through 2024 indicating zero infested dwelling units, though there was one notable bedbug-related violation in April 2024 regarding the annual reporting requirement.

Recent inspections in 2023 revealed various repair needs in apartment 5, including bathroom fixture connections, broken tiles, and hallway maintenance. The building's most recent violation history shows attention to multiple system aspects, including electrical wiring, ceiling repair needs, and flooring conditions. While HPD inspections often find conditions not violating housing laws, the consistent issuance of violations requiring correction suggests ongoing maintenance challenges that need attention. The building's age (built in 1901) and history of various maintenance issues indicate that while basic systems are being addressed, there are persistent challenges with building maintenance and infrastructure systems that require regular attention and follow-up.