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129 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238

5
DOB Complaints
12
311 Housing Calls
11
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

95
Low Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 95% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 129 Putnam Avenue

The three-story, six-unit building at 129 Putnam Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Yossel Lichtman, has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past several years. Most notably, there have been multiple heat and hot water complaints in recent years, with the most recent incident in January 2025 requiring HPD intervention. The building has also faced significant water-related issues, with three separate complaints filed in December 2022 regarding leaks affecting both walls and ceilings, though HPD was unable to gain access for inspection.

More recent concerns include a series of violations related to self-closing doors in October 2023 affecting units 1R and 3R, as well as the boiler room and front entrance in the basement. The property has a concerning history of safety and habitability issues, including a 2025 rodent inspection confirming rat activity, persistent water leak problems evidenced by multiple complaints and violations, and historical issues with building egress. The building has active violations related to external low-pressure inspections dating back to 2018-2023, though these are still listed as active in 2024.

Previous inspection records show various classes of violations being addressed, including safety concerns with smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and water leaks. The bedbug reporting history from 2019-2024 shows zero infested units, while the rat monitoring program has consistently indicated rodent activity, with the most recent inspection in July 2025 confirming this trend. The building also had significant emergency egress issues in 2021, when unauthorized barriers obstructed emergency exits, resulting in multiple violations and fines.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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129 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 1930
Total area 5460 sq ft
Floors 3
Tax Abatements None
Building Class OLD LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

5
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
11
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
12
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
4
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
16
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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129 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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129 Putnam Avenue Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Registered
Tax Abatement
Tax abatement found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Registered Found

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 129 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
2025-01-082025-01-13Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2023-10-242023-10-25Line Of Travel-Line Of TravelEmergencyCLOSE
2023-10-242023-10-25Line Of Travel-Line Of TravelEmergencyCLOSE
2023-10-242023-10-25Line Of Travel-Line Of TravelEmergencyCLOSE
2022-12-132023-09-08Paint/plaster-WallNon EmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 129 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
2023-10-20CCloseNone3R§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 3R, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2023-10-25T00:00:00.000Z
2023-10-20CCloseNone1R§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 1R, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST2023-10-27T00:00:00.000Z
2023-10-20CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE AT BOILER ROOM IN THE BASEMENT LOCATED AT PUBLIC PARTS2023-10-25T00:00:00.000Z
2023-10-20CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE AT FRONT ENTRANCE IN THE BASEMENT LOCATED AT PUBLIC PARTS2023-10-25T00:00:00.000Z
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
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 129 Putnam Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-01-08 17:08HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2023-01-05 11:58HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2022-12-13 14:58WATER LEAKDAMP SPOTClosedHPD
2022-12-13 14:58PAINT/PLASTERWALLClosedHPD
2022-12-13 14:58WATER LEAKSLOW LEAKClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 129 Putnam Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
38429172022-05-04CLOSEDConstruction Enforcement Work Order (DOB)2022-05-04Violation Served For Disobeying A Vacate Order (2022-05-05)
37881422021-02-26CLOSEDEgress: - Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means2021-02-27Oath Violation Served (2021-02-28)
37148042019-08-04CLOSEDEgress: - Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means2019-08-06Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2019-08-06)
37144942019-08-02CLOSEDIllegal Conversion2019-11-20Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2019-11-20)
37146212019-08-02CLOSEDEgress: - Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means2019-08-03No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2019-08-03)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 129 Putnam Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2024-09-23V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-30V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-30V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-20V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-20V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 129 Putnam Avenue. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

DateTypeDescriptionStatus
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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 129 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
2023-12-260002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-01-030002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-05-090002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-06-230002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 129 Putnam Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-07-21InitialRat Activity
2025-01-09InitialPassed
2024-09-27ComplianceRat Activity
2024-07-08InitialRat Activity
2024-02-22ComplianceRat Activity
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 129 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 129 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 129 Putnam Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2022-05-0439061592P129 PUTNAM REALTY LLCFAILURE TO OBEY A VACATE ORDER FROM THE COMMISSIONER PER 28-207.4. OBSERVED VACATE ORDER # 36/04 ISSUED ON 03/04/2004 FOR CELLAR ARRANGED AND OCCUPIED AS SRO'S. BICYCLE ROOM OCCUIED AS 2 BEDROOMS AS INDICATED ORESOLVE0.00.0
2021-07-3035532488H129 PUTNAM REALTY LLCFAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMM'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIO#35474938N ISSUED ON 02/27/21 & TO FILE A CERT OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 & 1RCNY 102-01. FAILURE TO PROVIDE UNOBSTRUCTED PASSAGEWAY.RESOLVE625.0625.0
2021-06-1635532400Y129 PUTNAM REALTY LLCFAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION#35479938N ISSUED IN 2/27/2021 AND TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 AND 1RCNY 102-01.FAILURE TO PROVIDE UNOBRESOLVE3125.00.0
2021-02-2735474938N129 PUTNAM REALTY LLCFAILURE TO PROVIDE UNOBSTRUCTED EXIT PASSAGEWAY. NOTE AT THE FRONT OF THE BUILDING A PLYWOOD BARRIER ERECTED IN THE GATEWAY OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM THE BASEMENT. REMEDY:REMOVE PLYWOOD BARRIER AND PROVIDE UNOBSTRESOLVE250.0250.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 129 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 129 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 129 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

The table below shows tax and water liens for 129 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
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Sales Records

Sales transactions for 129 Putnam Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 129 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.

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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 129 Putnam Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 129 Putnam Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 129 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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