1181 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221
1181 Putnam Avenue is a 3-unit, 3-story tenement building in Bushwick, built in 1901 and currently owned by Isaac Itah. The property has experienced recurring moisture issues in 2025, with multiple complaints about mold and water leaks documented between February and April, though inspections by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) found these conditions not to violate housing laws. The building has an open violation from 2024 regarding annual bedbug reporting requirements, and significant safety and maintenance issues were identified in 2022, including missing self-closing doors on both the entrance and vestibule, various missing safety notices, and encumbrances in the first-story public hall.
The property underwent several rodent inspections from 2012-2025, with consistent passing results since 2014, though there were multiple instances of rat activity documented in 2012. A Department of Health complaint in 2021 regarding construction dust was resolved with an advisory to the owner. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of mold-related issues, with four reports in 2025 alone, and safety violations regarding building signage and public safety notices in 2022.
However, the property has maintained passing rodent inspection results for the past decade, suggesting improvements in pest management. The bedbug reporting history from 2019-2021 shows no infestations, achieving compliance with city requirements. While many of the recent complaints have been resolved through inspections, the pattern of moisture-related issues in 2025 and the outstanding bedbug reporting violation from 2024 are notable points of concern in the building's current condition profile.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 3 |
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Year built | 1901 |
Total area | 3000 sq ft |
Floors | 3 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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