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500 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

4
DOB Complaints
4
311 Housing Calls
0
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 500 Putnam Avenue

500 Putnam Avenue is a 6-unit, 4-story Old Law Tenement building located in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Abraham Waldman and constructed in 1910. The property has experienced recurring maintenance issues over recent years, with the most recent complaints in 2025-2024 involving electrical lighting problems and an undetermined issue with the electric/gas range. In September 2022, multiple complaints were filed regarding water leaks, ceiling paint/plaster issues, and unsanitary mold conditions, though inspectors were unable to gain access to verify these problems.

The building has also faced several structural stability concerns, with complaints about shaking and vibration recorded in 2022 and 2025, though inspections were unable to confirm these issues due to lack of access. A significant violation was issued in February 2023 for work done without proper permits, specifically regarding two AC units installed in a commercial space, resulting in an active fine of $625. The building's maintenance history shows some positive aspects, including regular rodent inspections which have all passed since 2019, and a consistent record of zero bedbug infestations reported in the annual filings from 2019 through 2024.

However, there appears to be a recurring pattern of inspection access issues, with inspectors unable to verify multiple complaints in 2022 and in recent cases. The property has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, though there was an administrative violation noted for not filing annual reports in previous years, which has since been rectified. The building's housing maintenance code violations from 2021-2024 primarily relate to bedding reporting requirements, which are now listed as closed.

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

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 6
Year built 1910
Total area 8300 sq ft
Floors 4
Tax Abatements None
Building Class OLD LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

4
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
0
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
4
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
1
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
0
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 500 Putnam Ave, New York, NY 11221
  • 536 Throop Ave, New York, NY 11221
  • 544 Throop Ave, New York, NY 11221

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500 Putnam Avenue Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

Other NYC buildings registered to this landlord.

AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

NYC housing court and civil court records. Name matching only; verify parties are actually the owners by reviewing the case files!

500 Putnam Avenue Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Not registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Not 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 500 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
2025-02-132025-05-15Electric-LightingNon EmergencyCLOSE
2024-12-042025-03-14Appliance-Electric/gas RangeNon EmergencyCLOSE
2022-09-122022-09-30Paint/plaster-CeilingEmergencyCLOSE
2022-09-122022-09-30Water Leak-Slow LeakNon EmergencyCLOSE
2022-09-122022-09-30Unsanitary Condition-MoldEmergencyCLOSE

Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 500 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
2024-04-11ACloseNoneNone(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
2023-03-24ACloseNoneNone(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
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

311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 500 Putnam Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-02-13 12:58ELECTRICLIGHTINGClosedHPD
2024-12-04 11:44APPLIANCEELECTRIC/GAS RANGEClosedHPD
2022-09-12 14:25WATER LEAKSLOW LEAKClosedHPD
2022-09-12 14:25PAINT/PLASTERCEILINGClosedHPD
2022-09-12 14:25UNSANITARY CONDITIONMOLDClosedHPD

DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 500 Putnam Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
2025-05-07CLOSEDBuilding Shaking/Vibrating/Struct Stability Affected2025-05-08Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2025-05-08)
38926952023-02-07CLOSEDWork Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling2023-02-07Oath Violation Served (2023-02-07)
38732502022-09-12CLOSEDBuilding Shaking/Vibrating/Struct Stability Affected2022-09-13Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2022-09-13)
38394202022-04-12CLOSEDBuilding Shaking/Vibrating/Struct Stability Affected2022-04-12No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2022-04-12)
38145522021-09-19CLOSEDIllegal Conversion2022-04-22Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2022-04-23)

DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 500 Putnam Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments

Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 500 Putnam Avenue. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 500 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
2024-12-100002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-03-270002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-03-060002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-09-090002019-11-012020-10-31
2021-08-300002019-11-012020-10-31

Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 500 Putnam Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-07-31InitialFailed for Other R
2024-06-20InitialPassed
2022-09-29InitialPassed
2019-12-18InitialPassed

HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 500 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

OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 500 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

ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 500 Putnam Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2023-02-0735646783X500 PUTNAM STREET REALTYWORK WITHOUT A PERMIT.NOTE:AT TIME OF INSPECTION OF ABOVE PREMISES OBSERVED AT EXPO#4.COMMERCIAL SPACE(STORE)2 AC UNITS INSTALLED WITHOUT ELECTRICAL PERMIT.REM:OBTAIN PERMIT.ACTIVE625.0625.0

Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 500 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

Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 500 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

Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 500 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)
Date CreatedTypeDescriptionCharge

Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 500 Putnam Avenue. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

Source: NYC Department of Finance
Tax ClassMonthWater OnlyAmountCycle

Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 500 Putnam Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 500 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

Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

TypeIssue DateExpiration

Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 500 Putnam Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 500 Putnam Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 500 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.

Project IDStatusBoroughBlockLot
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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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