334 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216

The three-story, four-unit building at 334 Putnam Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Bryan Cohen, has experienced numerous maintenance and health-related issues since 2024, with the most pressing concerns involving plumbing problems, pest control, and building maintenance. As of mid-2025, there are active complaints regarding illegal conversion and unpermitted plumbing work, while recent inspections have confirmed ongoing rat activity on the premises. The building has consistently demonstrated plumbing challenges, particularly affecting the basement apartment (referred to as BASEME), with violations documented for sink issues, loose fixtures, and various repair needs.

There have been multiple 311 complaints and Housing Maintenance Code violations related to unsanitary conditions, including sewage odors and garbage storage issues. The property has a history of structural and safety concerns, including multiple open violations as of September 2024 related to door frames, gutters, and sanitation issues. Previous environmental control board violations from 2018-2019 highlight ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly concerning building entry and exterior elements. The building's management history shows a pattern of access issues during inspections, with several cases of inspectors being unable to gain access, particularly in late 2022 and early 2023, when multiple complaints about unpermitted work were filed.

While some violations have been resolved, including certain ECB violations from 2018-2019, others remain open, indicating ongoing maintenance and compliance challenges. The building's rodent control efforts show mixed results, with inspections in 2024 and 2025 revealing rat activityDespite some "Passed" inspection results, indicating temporary compliance, the repeated nature of pest-related complaints suggests an ongoing challenge in achieving long-term resolution. The building, constructed in 1878, is classified as "HEREAFTER CONVERTED CLASS B" and has been subject to various regulatory inspections and enforcement actions over the years. While some improvements have been made, as evidenced by the closure of certain violations, the current pattern of complaints and violations suggests persistent maintenance and health-related challenges requiring ongoing attention.