1316 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The three-unit, three-story residential building at 1316 Putnam Avenue in Bushwick, owned by Maria Puma, has experienced several maintenance issues in recent years, particularly in 2024. Between August and September 2024, multiple complaints were filed regarding problems with electrical outlets and switches, water supply issues, wall condition, and flooring problems, all of which were notably marked as either emergency or non-emergency situations. Additionally, there were earlier concerns about a slow water leak in April 2024 that remained uninspected.

The building underwent inspections for rodent activity in 2024 and 2025, all of which passed, indicating effective pest control measures. While the property does not currently show any active bedbug infestations, it previously received several violations from 2021 to 2023 regarding the failure to file annual bedbug reports, though recent filings in 2023-2025 show zero infested units and successful eradication efforts during those periods. The building has experienced some sanitation challenges, with complaints in late 2023 regarding unsanitary pigeon conditions and rodent attraction, though these issues appear to have been addressed as subsequent inspections in 2024-2025 all passed.

Most recent housing maintenance code complaints in 2024 were particularly concerning due to the inability of inspectors to complete their evaluations, suggesting ongoing maintenance access issues. Despite these concerns, it's worth noting that previous bedbug and rodent problems have been systematically addressed, with no current reported infestations. The building's age (constructed in 2005) and relatively small size (3 units) suggest it is still a moderately new structure by NYC standards, though recent maintenance issues indicate some ongoing upkeep challenges.