797 Putnam Avenue
797 Putnam Avenue in Bedford, Brooklyn, has 50 open HPD violations, 11 of them class C, and 31 of 32 units are rent-stabilized, as of Oct 25, 2026. StreetSpy grade: F (40/100).
Multi-family walk-up · 32 units · Built 1931
StreetSpy grade: F (Severe, 40/100)
- 11 immediately hazardous violations open (the class that covers no heat, pests, lead paint and similar).
- 4 open violations are classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a.
- 34 heat or hot water complaints to 311 in the last 12 months.
- 31 of 32 units are rent-stabilized; 32 on the 2007 tax bill.
More open violations per unit than 7 in 10 Brooklyn buildings this size.
- Repairs: High (50 open, 11 class C), records as of Oct 25, 2026
- Heat and hot water: 34 complaints, 12 mo, records as of Oct 25, 2026
- Pests: Clear (Owner reported none, 3 yr), records as of Oct 27, 2026
- Safety: Clear (No open DOB violations), records as of Oct 23, 2026
- Registration: Renewal not yet in city data, records as of Oct 3, 2026
Housing code violations (HPD)
50 open violations: 11 class C (immediately hazardous), 36 class B, 3 class A. 15 issued in the last 12 months. 311 on record. Oldest open violation issued 2003-12-02. Newest violation issued 2026-09-04.
0 closed in the last 90 days. Median 112 days from issue to close for the 12 violations closed in the last 12 months.
4 open violations are classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a. Section 302-a; NY Courts guidance on getting repairs.
- Class C: No heat / heating defect. POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO HAVE KEY TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM MISSING INFORMATION , 1st STORY, issued 2026-09-04. HPD violation 19184326
- Class C: No heat / heating defect (basement). PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM LOCKED DOOR AT BASEMENT AT BOILER ROOM, issued 2026-03-05. HPD violation 18676404
- Class C: Roaches, throughout the apartment, 3rd floor. HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1C, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST (apt 1C), issued 2025-06-12. HPD violation 17977270
- Class C: Roaches, throughout the apartment, 4th floor. HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1D, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST (apt 1D), issued 2024-08-06. HPD violation 17174285
- Class C: No heat / heating defect (basement). , 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE LATCH SET AT BOILER ROOM DOOR AT CELLAR, issued 2024-02-26. HPD violation 16701274
- Class C: Self-closing door not working (basement). , 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE LATCH SET DOOR LEADING TO CELLAR AT NORTH AT CELLAR, issued 2024-02-26. HPD violation 16701277
- Class C: Broken window or sash, 1st window from the north, 1st room from the east, 1st floor. REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LOWER GLASS PANE AT THE 1ST WINDOW FROM NORTH AT EAST IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 1A, 1st STORY, 5th APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH (apt 1A), issued 2023-01-26. HPD violation 15679941
- Class C: Door, lock or intercom defect (hallway). PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE HEAVY DUTY MORTISE LOCK FOR BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY, issued 2021-03-03. HPD violation 14047863
311 housing complaints
45 in the last 12 months, 147 in 5 years. Most common: Heat/Hot Water (34), Door/Window (3), Paint/Plaster (3), Plumbing (3), Water Leak (2).
Bedbugs
The owner reported 0 infested units in the last 3 years of filings. HPD's bedbug filings are self-reported by the owner once a year; HPD does not inspect to confirm them.
- 2026: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2025: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2024: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2023: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2022: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2021: Owner reported 0 infested units
Buildings department (DOB)
No open DOB violations. 1 DOB violation on record. Check on DOB BIS.
Evictions and housing court
0 executed evictions in the last 3 years (2 on record). 0 open HPD cases; 0 harassment findings.
Rent stabilization
31 of 32 units rent-stabilized as of 2024. Stabilized renewals: 0% for one year and 0% for two years under RGB Order #58 (Oct 1, 2026 to Sep 30, 2027).
Rent-stabilized units on city tax bills: 31 in 2024, 32 in 2007. Source: DOF tax bills for 2007 and 2024; years with no bill on file are left out.
Owner and management
Owner: BORO REALTY LLC. Head officer: ARNOLD FISCHMAN. Managing agent: BORO REALTY LLC. This owner has 6 buildings on record, 6 graded D or F. See the full portfolio.
Last HPD registration Jul 24, 2025. Registration on file through Sep 1, 2026; renewal not yet in the city's data.
Tax lot and city IDs
BBL 3016470084, HPD building ID 809236. HPD Online, ACRIS, DOB BIS.
Nearest subway
- Gates Av (J, Z), 9 min walk
- Kosciuszko St (J), 9 min walk
- Utica Av (A, C), 10 min walk
How the grade is calculated
| Factor | On record | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Open HPD violations | 50 open (11 class C, 36 class B, 3 class A). 4 rent-impairing | −40 |
| 311 housing complaints (12 mo) | 45 | −20 |
| Bedbug reports (3 yr) | None reported | 0 |
| Executed evictions (3 yr) | None | 0 |
| Housing litigation | No open cases | 0 |
| Open DOB violations | None | 0 |
Sources: NYC HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations, NYC 311 Service Requests, NYC HPD Bedbug Reporting, NYC Marshal Evictions (DOI), NYC HPD Housing Litigations, NYC DOB Violations, NYC DOF tax bills (via JustFix Who Owns What portfolio API, v2), NYC HPD Property Registration. Methodology. Report generated 2026-10-27.