1368 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The three-story, six-unit residential building at 1368 Putnam Avenue in Bushwick, constructed in 1905, has experienced several ongoing maintenance issues in recent years, with the most pressing concerns being water-related problems and sanitary conditions. Most notably, in 2025, there were two emergency water leak complaints within two days of each other that resulted in heavy flow issues, following a pattern of water-related concerns including a plumbing/water supply complaint in July 2023. Between September and November 2024, there were multiple complaints regarding unsanitary conditions and mold, though inspections either found no violations or were unable to complete the inspection.

The building currently has three open violations from September 2024 relating to water leak issues and bathroom ceiling conditions in Apartment 1R, including one Class A violation requiring proper paint application and another Class B violation regarding repair of defective plastered surfaces. Historical data reveals recurring issues with building systems and safety compliance, including six active Department of Buildings violations from 2018-2023 for failure to file external low-pressure inspections, dating back to 2018. Additionally, there have been past safety concerns regarding smoke detectors and door conditions in 2019, though many of these complaints were closed due to access issues during inspections.

The building has maintained a clean bedbug reporting record since 2021, with no reported infestations in the past four filing periods. Recent rodent inspections have shown mixed results, with the most recent April 2025 inspection indicating rat activity, while previous inspections in 2022-2024 had passed. The property's maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with water-related issues and building system compliance, particularly in terms of inspection reporting requirements.