489 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221
The two-story, three-unit residential building at 489 Putnam Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Earl Arnette, has experienced several notable issues over the past few years, with particular attention needed regarding pest management. The building, constructed in 1899, has remained under a Converted Class B designation, which typically indicates a change from its original use.
Most concerning is the building's persistent failure to file required annual bedbug reports with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) between 2021 and 2024, resulting in multiple open Class A violations. The property has shown some rodent challenges, with rat activity reported during a September 2022 inspection, though subsequent inspections in October 2022 and June 2024 passed successfully.
Pest-related complaints have been recorded through the 311 system, including an unsanitary condition complaint in 2022 that was inspected by HPD with no violations found, and an Indoor Air Quality issue in December 2020 that resulted in a written notice to the owner. While some issues have been resolved, the building's history suggests ongoing challenges with pest management that have persisted through multiple inspection cycles and violation notices.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 3 |
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Year built | 1899 |
Total area | 2565 sq ft |
Floors | 2 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | HEREAFTER CONVERTED CLASS B |

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