1398 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237
The three-story, six-unit tenement building at 1398 Putnam Avenue in Bushwick, owned by Paul Henry, has experienced several significant pest-related issues in recent years, with the most recent incident occurring in March 2025 involving unsanitary conditions and pests, for which HPD issued violations that required owner remediation. Of particular note are the ongoing bee/wasp-related concerns, with two active complaints from October 2024 through May 2025 that remain unresolved as of the latest available data.
The building has a documented history of rodent issues, with multiple incidents of rat activity recorded between 2018 and 2020, though more recent inspections in 2022, 2024, and 2025 have all passed without violations, suggesting some improvement in pest control measures. Despite these challenges, it's worth noting that the building has maintained a clean bedbug record over the past several years, with all mandatory reporting periods showing zero infested units between 2019 and 2024. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of addressing various pest issues, with bait applied during some inspections in 2018 and 2020 specifically targeting rat problems.
The most current 311 service request from March 2025 regarding unsanitary conditions and pests was inspected and closed in May 2025, though it resulted in violations that required remediation. The property has consistently participated in routine rodent inspections, with the last three inspections (2022, 2024, and 2025) passing without any identified issues, indicating improved pest management practices in this area. However, the recent bee/wasp complaints in 2024-2025 and the March 2025 pest-related violation suggest ongoing challenges with building maintenance that may impact resident comfort.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 6 |
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Year built | 1909 |
Total area | 4080 sq ft |
Floors | 3 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT |

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