1108 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The three-story, three-unit Old Law Tenement building at 1108 Putnam Avenue in Bushwick, owned by Clelia Nolasco and constructed in 1905, presents several significant concerns based on recent housing data. Most notably, there is a persistent pattern of Housing Maintenance Code violations related to bedbug reporting requirements, with open violations recorded in 2021, 2022, 2023, and most recently in April 2024, indicating ongoing non-compliance with the mandatory annual bedbug report filings.

The building underwent a significant incident in early 2024 when an illegal conversion was reported and subsequently verified in January 2024, resulting in an Environmental Control Board violation for unauthorized construction work in the cellar, including partition walls and bathroom modifications, though this violation was later resolved with no penalties imposed. The property's maintenance history shows some concerning trends regarding pest management, particularly in recent years. A rat activity inspection in April 2025 suggests current rodent issues, contrasting with previous years where inspections passed.

Notably, the building has consistently maintained its three-unit configuration since its construction, as evidenced by historical records showing no changes in unit count or major structural modifications since 1905. The persistent bedbug reporting violations, though administrative in nature, represent the most significant pattern of non-compliance in recent years, while the resolved illegal conversion issue and its associated penalties demonstrate the owner's responsiveness to regulatory enforcement. The building's rodent activity in 2025, following a passed inspection in 2024, indicates a potential maintenance challenge that may impact resident comfort and safety.