1502 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237

The 2-family house at 1502 Putnam Avenue in Bushwick, currently owned by Merle Walker, has experienced several maintenance issues in recent years, particularly concerning Apartment 1 on the first floor. Most notably, in May 2024, multiple housing violations were issued, including infestations of mice and roaches, electrical problems with an outlet, and defective plaster and paint conditions affecting ceilings and walls in both the kitchen and hallway. These violations remain open as of now.

The building has also faced recurring pest issues, evidenced by multiple 311 complaints about unsanitary conditions in 2024 and 2023, though not all inspections were able to access the affected areas. Prior to these recent issues, there was an electrical lighting problem documented in 2020, which resulted in violations. Despite these ongoing concerns, the building has had successful rodent inspections in 2025, 2024, and 2022, all passing.

The property has a history of requiring maintenance attention, as shown by multiple 311 service requests and housing maintenance code complaints between 2020 and present. While some issues have been resolved promptly, including a 2024 electrical issue that was closed with no violations, the recent concentration of open violations in May 2024 suggests persistent maintenance challenges, particularly affecting the first-floor apartment. The building, constructed in 1901, has undergone various changes over the years, though specific historical modifications are not detailed in the current records.