1282 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

At 1282 Putnam Avenue, a 2-family house in Bushwick built in 1910, several concerning patterns have emerged over recent years. The property has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water, particularly in September 2023, when two emergency complaints were filed within three days of each other. More significantly, from October 2021, multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations were documented in apartment 1, including problems with mold, pests, and the need for various repairs (walls, doors, and electrical lighting).

While some violations were subsequently closed, others remain active, including a 2021 violation regarding carbon monoxide detectors. The building's history also shows serious concerns regarding unauthorized use and safety compliance. In 2020, violations were issued for illegal occupancy and failure to maintain required safety systems, though these were actively responded to through various enforcement actions.

Four active ECB violations from 2021 remain unresolved, including issues with emergency egress and fire systems. The property has undergone regular rodent inspections since 2019, with recent inspections in 2024 and 2025 passing successfully, though a "Rat Activity" finding was recorded in September 2019, and there was one failed inspection in June 2020 for "Other Reasons." More recent complaints indicate a return to rodent-related issues, with the latest inspection in April 2024. The building's owner, Gail Schattner, has had multiple interactions with city agencies, including D.O.B. and D.O.H.M.H., suggesting ongoing management challenges.