Brooklyn · Block 1831 · Lot 24 · 11221

538 Putnam Avenue

3 floors · 3 apartments · 3,800 sq ft · built 1899 · class C0 · owner of record: Simpson, Danielle

39open violations
$0ECB/OATH penalties owed
0HPD class C (immediately hazardous)
61dto Bedbug annual filing

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Compliance deadlines

RequirementDueStatus
Annual parapet observation Check
Local Law 126 · By December 31 each year
What this is

If the building has a parapet facing a street, sidewalk or other public way, a competent person (such as a mason, engineer or architect) must observe it every year and the owner keeps the report for DOB on request. Detached one- and two-family homes are exempt. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 61 days
Keep the report on file (not filed with DOB)
Bedbug annual filing Applies
Local Law 69 · December 1 to 31 each year
What this is

Owners of multiple dwellings file their bedbug infestation history for the prior year with HPD and post or distribute it to tenants. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 61 days
Annual
Annual notice: window guards and lead paint Applies
HPD / Health Code · January 1 to 16 each year
What this is

Deliver the annual notice to every unit asking whether a child lives there (window guards for children 10 and under; lead paint for children under 6 in pre-1960 buildings), then follow up on units that don't return it by mid-February. Agency page

Jan 16, 2027
in 77 days
Annual
Annual property registration Applies
HPD registration · September 1 each year
What this is

Residential buildings with three or more units, and one- and two-family homes the owner doesn't occupy, register with HPD every year ($13 fee). An unregistered building can't start a nonpayment case in Housing Court and faces civil penalties. Agency page

Sep 1, 2027
in 305 days
Registered through 2027-09-01
Gas piping inspection (2028 cycle) Likely applies
Local Law 152 · During 2028
What this is

Buildings with gas piping (except one- and two-family homes) need a periodic gas piping inspection by a licensed master plumber every four years. Community district 3 is on the 2028 cycle; certification is filed with DOB after the inspection. Buildings with no gas piping file a certification instead. Agency page

Dec 31, 2028
in 792 days
Next cycle year 2028

Open violations

ECB / OATH (0)

None open.

DOB (0)

None open.

DOB NOW Safety (0)

None open.

HPD (39) · C 0 · B 32 · A 7
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Feb 19, 2013BApt 1 · SECTION 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING LOCATED AT BSMT-APT 1Mar 26, 2013
Feb 19, 2013BApt 1 · SECTION 27-2046.1, 2046.2 HMC: PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES. LOCATED AT BSMT-APT 1Mar 26, 2013
Jun 8, 2012AApt BSMT · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REFIT THE UPPER SASH AT WINDOW IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT BSMT, APARTMENT AT SOUTHSep 11, 2012
Jun 8, 2012BApt BSMT · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BELLBUZZER LOCATED AT APT BSMT, APARTMENT AT SOUTHJul 13, 2012
Jun 8, 2012BApt BSMT · SECTION 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE FLUSHING APPARATUS AND MAINTAIN SAME SO AS TO FLUSH EFFECTIVELY THE WATER CLOSET .. IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT BSMT, APARTMENT AT SOUTHJul 13, 2012
Jun 8, 2012BApt BSMT · SECTION 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT BSMT, APARTMENT AT SOUTHJul 13, 2012
Apr 23, 2012BApt BSMT · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE EXTERIOR UPPER SASH GLASS IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT BSMTMay 28, 2012
Mar 5, 2012AApt BSMT · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE DOOR BELL LOCATED AT BSMT-APT BSMTJun 8, 2012
Mar 5, 2012BApt BSMT · SECTION 27-2046.1, 2046.2 HMC: PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES. LOCATED AT BSMT-APT BSMTApr 9, 2012
Mar 5, 2012BApt BSMT · SECTION 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING LOCATED AT BSMT-APT BSMTApr 9, 2012
Mar 5, 2012BApt BSMT · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WINDOW SO IT CLOSES PROPERLY IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT BSMT, APARTMENT AT WESTApr 9, 2012
Sep 19, 2011AApt BSMT · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REFIT THE UPPER WINDOW SASH. IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT BSMTDec 23, 2011
Sep 19, 2011BApt BSMT · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BELL/BUZZER INTERCOM SYSTEM. LOCATED AT BSMT-APT BSMTOct 24, 2011
Aug 18, 2011BApt BSMT · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE COUNTER BALANCE LOWER WINDOW SASH IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT BSMTSep 22, 2011
May 23, 2011BApt BSMT · SECTION 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING LOCATED AT APT BSMTJun 27, 2011
May 23, 2011BApt BSMT · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR WEST WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT BSMTJun 27, 2011
May 23, 2011AApt BSMT · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REFIT WINDOW IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT BSMTAug 26, 2011
May 23, 2011BApt BSMT · SECTION 27-2046.1, 2046.2 HMC: PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES. LOCATED AT APT BSMTJun 27, 2011
May 23, 2011AApt BSMT · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BELL LOCATED AT APT BSMTAug 26, 2011
May 23, 2011BSECTION 27-2010, 2011, 2012 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS YARDJun 27, 2011
May 23, 2011BApt BSMT · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE UPPER SASH GLASS THAT IS BROKEN AND THE UPPER SASH COUNTER BALANCES IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT BSMTJun 27, 2011
May 23, 2011BApt BSMT · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CIELING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT BSMTJun 27, 2011
May 23, 2011BApt BSMT · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CIELING AND SOUTH WALL BY THE KITTCHEN CABINETS IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT BSMTJun 27, 2011
May 18, 2011BApt BSMT · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING AND NORTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT BSMTJun 22, 2011
May 2, 2011BApt BSMT · SECTION 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING LOCATED AT BSMT-APT BSMT, 1st BSMT-APT FROM SOUTH AT WESTJun 6, 2011
May 2, 2011BApt BSMT · SECTION 27-2046.1, 2046.2 HMC: PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES. LOCATED AT BSMT-APT BSMT, 1st BSMT-APT FROM SOUTH AT WESTJun 6, 2011
May 2, 2011BApt BSMT · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE WEST WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT BSMT, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTJun 6, 2011
Mar 25, 2011BApt BSMT · SECTION 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT BSMT, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTApr 29, 2011
Mar 25, 2011BApt BSMT · SECTION 27-2046.1, 2046.2 HMC: PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES. LOCATED AT APT BSMTApr 29, 2011
Mar 25, 2011BApt BSMT · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BELL BUZZER INTERCOMMUNICATION SYSTEM, IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT BSMT, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTApr 29, 2011
Mar 23, 2011BSECTION 27-2010, 2011, 2012 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE REAR YARDApr 27, 2011
Jun 25, 2008ASECTION 53, 187, 231 M/D LAW AND DEPARTMENT RULES AND REGULATIONS. PROVIDE A SHOE PROPERLY SECURED TO BOTTOM OF STRING OF DROPLADDER REAR.Sep 28, 2008
Jun 25, 2008BD26-10.01, 10.05 ADM CODE FIRE EGRESS DEFECTIVE. MAKE STATIONARY THE IRON LADDER LEADING TO SCUTTLE OPENING IN ROOF 3 STY PUBLIC HALL.Jul 30, 2008
Jun 25, 2008BSECTION 27-2040 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT OR NEAR THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCEWAY OF THE BUILDING AND KEEP SAME BURNING FROM SUNSET EVERY DAY TO SUNRISE ON THE DAY FOLLOWING 50 WATTS NIGHT INSPECTION.Jul 30, 2008
Jun 25, 2008BD26-10.01, 10.05 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS 3 STY PUBLIC HALL SCUTTLE CLOSET.Jul 30, 2008
Jun 25, 2008AD26-10.01 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR WALLS SCUTTLE CLOSET 3 STY PUBLIC HALL.Sep 28, 2008
Jun 25, 2008BD26-10.01, 10.05 ADM CODE EGRESS OBSTRUCTED. PROVIDE PROPER MEANS OF EGRESS BY REMOVING PARTITIONS FORMING CLOSET ENCLOSING SCUTTLE LADDER TO ROOF 3 STY PUB HALL.Jul 30, 2008
Jun 25, 2008BD26-10.01, 10.05 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING SCISSOR GATE ON SCUTTLE DOOR 3 STY PUBLIC HALL.Jul 30, 2008
Jun 25, 2008BD26-10.01, 10.05 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES FLOWER POTS HOUSEHOLD ITEMS 3 STY BALCONY.Jul 30, 2008

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City records as of Oct 31, 2026, 11:41 PM ET. BBL 3018310024.

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