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158 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn

BIN 3057341BBL 3019960017Block 1996 · Lot 17Built 18993 storiesGoogle Maps & Street View ↗Tax & zoning on NYC.gov ↗
3 open Class C — see them ↓$9,488.00 recorded as due
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158 Putnam Avenue at a glance

158 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn has 53 open city records on file, 3 of them Class C (immediately hazardous), and $9,488.00 recorded as due on OATH/ECB summonses. No marshal evictions are on record for this building. Its last recorded ownership transfer was Nov 21, 2022 (no consideration recorded). The most recent record is dated Apr 2, 2026.

Open Class C
3
Immediately hazardous — click to see them
Open Class B
32
Hazardous — click to see them
Open Class A
18
Non-hazardous — click to see them
Fines due
$9,488.00
Balance on OATH/ECB summonses
Open per unit
18.67
3 residential units · NYC average 0.31
Evictions
0
No marshal evictions on record
Permits on file
0
Construction permits filed with DOB
Last activity
Apr 2, 2026
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Health score for 158 Putnam Avenue

A composite of the public indicators below. How it is scored.

D
Health score · Sep 11, 2026
Scored from all 224 public records for this building
Scored from city records as published, which lag reality by a day or two, and closed violations rest on owner self-certification. A grade summarizes the public record, not the building itself. Full methodology · report a problem
Open Class C violations
Immediately hazardous, uncertified
This building 3
Open Class B violations
Hazardous
This building 32
Heat & hot water records
Violations and complaints, last 24 months
This building 0
Unpaid penalties
OATH/ECB summonses with balance due
This building $9,488
Bedbug filings with infestations
Annual LL69 filings on record
This building 0
Tenant litigation
Open HP actions in Housing Court
This building 0
Active vacate order
HPD or FDNY order to vacate, still in effect
This building No

Record timeline for 158 Putnam Avenue

224 records on file, every agency interleaved. Class A, B and C are HPD’s hazard tiers: C is immediately hazardous, A and B explained here.

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OATH / ECB summonses & fines at 158 Putnam Avenue

$9,488.00 is recorded as due across the 26 summonses below, out of $47,875.00 in penalties imposed. Balances are as the city publishes them; a settlement or write-off that never reached the dataset will not show here. New to these? How an OATH summons becomes a penalty, explained.

OATH and ECB summonses for 158 Putnam Avenue
049026102MApr 8, 2025IMPROPER RECEPTACLE FAILURE TO CONTAINERIZE - RESIDENTIAL 1STJul 7, 2025Pending—
047452003XApr 15, 2022IMPROPER DISPOSAL--BEDDING 1ST OCCURRENCEJul 14, 2022Defaulted (did not respond)$300.00
035460706RSep 23, 2020UNAPPROVED UNSAFE UNSUITABLE ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT OR WIRING IN USEFeb 3, 2021Defaulted (did not respond)$4,444.00
1612450Sep 23, 2020UNAPPROVED UNSAFE UNSUITABLE ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT DEVICES APPLIANCES MATERIALS OR WIRING IN USE. ELECTRICAL FIXTURE IN 1ST FL LOBBY WIRING NOT PROPERLY MOUNTED. REMEDY: COMPLY W/EC CODE.Feb 3, 2021Defaulted (did not respond)$4,444.00
0210106371Dec 17, 2019IMPROPER DISPOSAL BEDDING 1ST OFFENSEJan 21, 2020Defaulted (did not respond)$300.00
0197170701Oct 21, 2017LOOSE RUBBISHDec 12, 2017SETTL IN-VIO—
0189871110Mar 8, 2016DIRTY SIDEWALK DIRTY AREAMay 3, 2016SETTL IN-VIO—
0189501997Jan 21, 2016UNCOVERED RECEPTACLES 1ST OFFENSEFeb 23, 2016SETTL IN-VIO—
1370693Oct 11, 2013FAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER TO FILE A C/C W/THE DOB FOR NOV #35015526Y ISSUED ON 3.28.13 PURSUANT TO 28-204.4 & 1RCNY 102-01. REMEDY: FILE A C/CNov 25, 2013Defaulted (did not respond)—
034972675XOct 11, 2013FAIL TO COMPLY W COMMISSIONER ORDER TO FILE CERT OF CORRECTION W DOBNov 25, 2013Defaulted (did not respond)—
1370823Jun 12, 2013FAIL TO COMPLY W/COMMISSIONER'S ORDER TO FILE A CERT OF CORRECTION W/DOB FOR NOV #35015526Y ISSUED 03/28/13. REMEDY: FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION.Jul 29, 2013Defaulted (did not respond)—
035040093MJun 12, 2013FAIL TO COMPLY W COMMISSIONER ORDER TO FILE CERT OF CORRECTION W DOBJul 29, 2013Defaulted (did not respond)—
035015526YMar 28, 2013FAIL MAINTAIN BLDG COMPLIANT MANNER: NO FIRE STOPPINGMay 13, 2013Written off—
1494227Mar 28, 2013FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER:NO FIRESTOPPING PER BC 712.3; 27-345 NOTE:LARGE HOLES OBSERVED AND PHOTOGRAPHED IN CELLAR BOILER ROOM WALLS AND CEILINGS.FIRESTOPPING IN CEILING @REAR OFMay 13, 2013Written off—
034932496YMar 19, 2013FAIL MAINTAIN BLDG IN COMPLIANT MANNER: SERVICE EQUIPMENT - BOILERMay 6, 2013Defaulted (did not respond)—
034932497XMar 19, 2013FAIL MAINTAIN BLDG IN COMPLIANT MANNER:INSTALL MAINTAIN PLUMBING EQUIPMay 6, 2013Defaulted (did not respond)—
1506989Mar 19, 2013FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER. IN BOILER ROOM RELIEF VALVE MISSING BLOW DOWN PIPE. BOILER FEED MISSING BACKFLOW PRE-VENTOR.SITE GLASS IS DIRTY. ACCESS GIVEN BY 2ND FLR FEMALE.RMDY:MAINTAMay 6, 2013Defaulted (did not respond)—
034932498HMar 19, 2013FAIL MAINTAIN BLDG IN COMPLIANT MANNER:LACK OF AUTOMATIC SPRINKERSMay 6, 2013Defaulted (did not respond)—
1506991Mar 19, 2013FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER. LACK OF AUTOSPRINKLERS. IN CELLAR,MAIN VALVE (S.S.Y.) FOR SPRINKLER IS RUSTING OUT AND LEAKING. ACCESS GIVEN BY 2ND FLOOR FEMALE. RMDY: MAINTAIN SPRINKLER SYSTMay 6, 2013Defaulted (did not respond)—
1370318Mar 19, 2013FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER: BOILER ROOM IN CELLAR HAVING MULTIPLE HOLES ON ALL SIDES OF BOILER ROOM. LEAVING BOILER ROOM OPEN AND NOT PROPERLY SEALED. AND IN TURN COMPROMISING FIRE STOP-May 6, 2013Defaulted (did not respond)—
034932495MMar 19, 2013FAIL MAINTAIN BLDG IN COMPLIANT MANNER: SERVICE EQUIPMENT - BOILERMay 6, 2013Defaulted (did not respond)—
1506990Mar 19, 2013FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER RE:INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF PLUMBING MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT 1-AT THE 2ND FLOOR APT IN KITCHEN GAS STOVE HOOKED UP WITH 1/2 PIPE; 2-STOVE ALSO HOOKED UPMay 6, 2013Defaulted (did not respond)—
0171437595Jul 9, 2009DIRTY SIDEWALK DIRTY AREAAug 21, 2009Written off—
0135923783Dec 23, 2003RECYCLABLES PLACED FOR COLLECTION WITH NON-RECYCLABLESFeb 18, 2004Written off—
699018Mar 29, 2002WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. WORK NOTED: 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR DEMO INTERIOR BATHROOM AND KETCHEN AND DEMO INTERIOR PARTITION ALSO ERECTED INTERIOR PARTITION AT NARROWS LOCATION. STOP ALL WORK. REMEDY: OBTAIN A PERMIT COMay 20, 2002Written off—
034322894LMar 29, 2002WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT: HAZARDOUS.May 20, 2002Written off—

Ownership history for 158 Putnam Avenue

Every deed the City Register has recorded against this building’s tax lot (BBL 3019960017), newest first. A price is the consideration stated on the deed; transfers between related parties, into an LLC, or by a referee often record none, shown as “—”. Each row links to the document in ACRIS.

Recorded deeds for 158 Putnam Avenue
Nov 21, 2022Nov 25, 2022—158 Putnam Ave LLCMentore, Errol PDeedView ↗
Mar 15, 2002Apr 15, 2002—Mentore, Errol PBertrand, Joseph, Bertrand, CarmeliteDeedView ↗
Dec 15, 1995Jan 31, 1996—Bertrand, Carmelite, Bertrand, JosephBertrand, Carmelite, Bertrand, Joseph, Pierre-Louis, Nicole, Pierre-Louis, Claude, Bertrand, NicoleDeedView ↗
Mar 2, 1988Apr 11, 1988—Bertrand, Joseph, Bertrand, Carmelite, Pierre-Louis, Claude, Pierre-Louis, Nicole, Bertrand, Nicole/AkaMarc, Lisa, Marc, GerardDeedView ↗
May 28, 1986May 28, 1986—City Of New YorkCommissioner Of FinanceDeedView ↗
Jun 14, 1979Jun 14, 1979—The City Ofnew York, The City Of New York, The City Of Ny, City Of N Y, City Of Ny, City Ny, The City Of New YorkFinance Admiministration, Commissoner Of Finance Of The City Of New York, Commissioner Finance Of The City Of Ny, Commissioner Of Finance Of The City New York, Commissioner Of Finance Of The City Of New York, Comm Of Finance Of The City Of New York, Dept Of Finance Of The City Of Ny, Commissioner Of Finance Of The City Of Newyork, Commissioner Of Finance Of The City O Fnew York, Finance Administration, Commissoiner Of Finance Of The City Of New York, Finance Admin, Comm Of Finance Of The City Of Ny, Commissioner Of Financeof The City Of New York, Commissioner Of Finance, Commissioner Of Finance Of The City Ofnew YorkDeedView ↗
May 31, 1967May 31, 1967—Marc Gerard, Marc LisaLove ElizabethDeedView ↗

Financing record for 158 Putnam Avenue

Mortgages recorded against this building’s tax lot, with the satisfactions that paid them off and the assignments that moved them between lenders, from the City Register (ACRIS). A satisfaction usually records no amount, shown as “—”.

Recorded financing documents for 158 Putnam Avenue
Feb 3, 2010Mortgage assignment—Hsbc Bank Usa, National AssociationView ↗
Jul 18, 2006Mortgage assignment—Option One Mortgage CorporationView ↗
Jul 13, 2006Mortgage$472,500Premium Capital Funding, LLCView ↗
Sep 26, 2005Satisfaction of mortgage—Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC.View ↗
Sep 26, 2005Mortgage assignment—Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC.View ↗
Aug 6, 2003Satisfaction of mortgage—GrpView ↗
Jul 27, 1999Satisfaction of mortgage—Beneficial Homeowner Service CorporationView ↗
Jul 6, 1966Mortgage assignment—Weinstein Solomon, Cardinale Alerio AView ↗
—Mortgage$175,000Aames Home Loan, Aames Funding CorporationView ↗
—Mortgage assignment—Grp Loan LLCView ↗
—Mortgage$61,446Beneficial Homeownerservice CORPView ↗
—Satisfaction of mortgage—Express Funding Inca Nevada CorporationView ↗
—Mortgage assignment—Ocwen Federal Bank FsbView ↗
—Mortgage assignment—Southern Pacific Funding CorporationView ↗
—Mortgage$123,000Northeastern Mortgage Investment CORPView ↗
—Mortgage assignment—Bankers Trust CompanyView ↗
—Mortgage assignment—Quality Mortgage UsaincView ↗
—Satisfaction of mortgage—Empbanque Capital CORPView ↗
—Mortgage$97,500Express Funding INCView ↗
—Mortgage assignment—Federal Home Loan Mtg CpView ↗
—Mortgage$73,000Empbanque Capital CORPView ↗
—Satisfaction of mortgage—Mortgage FacilitiescorpView ↗

Lender names are as recorded; the current holder of a loan can differ if a later assignment was never recorded.