319 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216

The 6-unit, 3-story tenement building at 319 Putnam Avenue, owned by Cheryl Ighodard and constructed in 1899, has experienced several recurring issues related to heat and hot water throughout 2024-2025, with multiple complaints filed through 311 service requests. At least seven heat/hot water complaints were logged during this period, affecting both individual apartments and the entire building. Some of these complaints could not be inspected due to access issues, while others were resolved before inspection. The building has also faced maintenance challenges, including door/window problems and window guard safety concerns in late 2024, though inspections showed these did not violate HPD housing laws.

A pest infestation was documented in August 2024, and there were multiple rodent inspections throughout 2023-2025 indicating ongoing rodent activity, with the most recent inspection in April 2025 showing compliance. The building has several open housing maintenance code violations as of 2024-2025, including issues with the roof leaking at the skylight, broken fire retardant material in the stairwell bulkhead ceiling, and a mouse infestation in apartment 2B. Historical data shows previous violations in 2021 related to various issues in apartment 2B, including problems with the bathroom waste line, kitchen wall surfaces, bathtub faucets, and plumbing. Notably, the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations in recent years, with no reported cases in any units since 2021.

A violation was recorded in 2019 related to temporary construction equipment on site, resulting in a $620 penalty that has been resolved. The property has undergone multiple inspections and complaints regarding safety features, including the fire escape and building entrance door systems, with more recent inspections showing attention to safety compliance. Housing Maintenance Code violations from late 2024 indicate issues with the front entrance door's latch and self-closing mechanisms, though these appear to have been addressed with at least one violation being certified as corrected. The building's management has demonstrated responsiveness to complaints, as evidenced by multiple service requests being closed after issues were addressed, though access challenges have hindered some inspections.