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496 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

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DOB Complaints
6
311 Housing Calls
3
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

97
Low Risk

This building shows minimal signs of maintenance issues based on our analysis.

Our AI predicts there is a 97% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 496 Putnam Avenue

The 16-unit, four-story Old Law Tenement building at 496 Putnam Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, managed by Stephen Cato, has experienced several notable issues over recent years. Most concerning are the recurring rodent problems, with the most recent compliance inspection in October 2024 showing no rat activity, though there were multiple instances of rat activity reported throughout 2023 and one in June 2024. The building has also struggled with system failures, including a significant heat and hot water outage affecting the entire building in April 2022, though this was resolved according to tenant reports.

Other maintenance issues have included problems with the door/window systems in early 2021, and bell/buzzer/intercom systems in 2021, with some of these complaints being duplicates of previous reports. The building's history includes several violations that have required attention, particularly regarding fire escape safety in 2019, when multiple loose metal treads were documented as defective. Bedbug issues were confirmed in 2019 with one infested unit (Apartment 1C), though subsequent bedbug reports from 2021 through 2024 have consistently shown zero infested units.

The property has been proactive in addressing violations, as evidenced by multiple compliance inspections passing since then. Most recently, two annual bedbug reports in 2023 and 2024 show no ongoing infestation problems. While not all complaints have resulted in violations, the building's history suggests periodic challenges with both pest control and building systems that have required attention from various city agencies.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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496 Putnam Avenue Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Bedford-Stuyvesant.

Building Characteristics

Total units 16
Year built 1900
Total area 9418 sq ft
Floors 4
Tax Abatements None
Building Class OLD LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

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DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
3
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
6
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
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Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
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ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
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Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
3
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
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Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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496 Putnam Avenue Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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496 Putnam Avenue Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Registered None

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 496 Putnam Avenue. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
2022-04-102022-04-12Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2021-01-152021-02-01Door/window-DoorEmergencyCLOSE
2021-01-152021-02-01General-Bell/buzzer/intercomNon EmergencyCLOSE
2021-01-152021-02-01General-Bell/buzzer/intercomNon EmergencyCLOSE
2019-10-072019-10-19Unsanitary Condition-PestsEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 496 Putnam Avenue. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
2022-03-01ACloseNoneNone(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.None
2021-04-12ACloseNoneNone(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.None
2019-10-17BCloseNone1CHMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF BEDBUGS LOCATED AT APT 1C, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH2019-12-05T00:00:00.000Z
2019-08-07CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005 ADM CODE FIRE ESCAPE DEFECTIVE. PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE 13 METAL TREAD FROM BOTTOM UP AT 2ND STORY FIRE ESCAPE AT THE FRONT OF THE BUILDING2019-08-22T00:00:00.000Z
2019-08-07CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005 ADM CODE FIRE ESCAPE DEFECTIVE. PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE 9TH ,4TH,3RD, AND 2ND METAL TREADS FROM BOTTOM UP AT 3RD STORY FIRE ESCAPE AT THE FRONT OF THE BUILDING2019-08-22T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 496 Putnam Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2023-06-07 19:58RodentRat SightingClosedDOHMH
2022-04-10 19:46HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2021-01-15 14:02GENERALBELL/BUZZER/INTERCOMClosedHPD
2021-01-15 13:59DOOR/WINDOWDOORClosedHPD
2021-01-15 13:59GENERALBELL/BUZZER/INTERCOMClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 496 Putnam Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 496 Putnam Avenue.

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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 496 Putnam Avenue. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
2024-12-260002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-01-030002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-290002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-03-040002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-04-211102019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 496 Putnam Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-07-31InitialPassed
2024-10-28CompliancePassed
2024-06-20InitialRat Activity
2023-08-11ComplianceRat Activity
2023-06-15InitialRat Activity
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 496 Putnam Avenue. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: HPD
Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 496 Putnam Avenue. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 496 Putnam Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 496 Putnam Avenue. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 496 Putnam Avenue. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 496 Putnam Avenue. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
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Liens Explanation

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Source: NYC Department of Finance
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Sales Records

Sales transactions for 496 Putnam Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 496 Putnam Avenue. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 496 Putnam Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 496 Putnam Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 496 Putnam Avenue. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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