1418 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237

1418 Putnam Avenue is a six-unit, three-story New Law Tenement building constructed in 1909, currently owned by Leib Flohr. The building has experienced several maintenance issues over the past few years, with the most significant problems occurring in 2022. During that year, multiple complaints were filed regarding refrigerator problems, cabinet issues, lighting concerns, and particularly concerning was a pest infestation problem that resulted in violations being issued.

Inspections in September 2022 revealed several Class C violations related to self-closing doors, a mice infestation in apartment 3L, and illegal door fastenings, along with Class B violations concerning encumbrances in the public hall. The building's maintenance history shows a recurring pattern of appliance issues, particularly with refrigerators, and general maintenance concerns, including mold (in November 2021) and roof leaks (identified in May 2022). The property has undergone some recent improvements, with records indicating passed rodent inspections in 2025 and 2024, following previous rat activity noted in 2022 and 2019.

Notably, there have been no reported bedbug infestations in the last three years, with the most recent reports (2022, 2023, and 2024) showing zero infested units. As of now, there is an active complaint filed in June 2025 regarding possible illegal conversion of the building, though no inspection or disposition details are currently available. While the building has had its share of maintenance challenges, recent inspection results indicate improved conditions, particularly regarding rodent control, though the building's age and history suggest ongoing vigilance may be necessary for maintaining proper living conditions.