# 486 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

BBL 3018300031 · Block 1830 · Lot 31 · BIN 3052076  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/486-putnam-avenue-3018300031  
Last updated: 2026-11-05 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-06

## Summary

486 Putnam Avenue (Brooklyn, NY 11221; tax lot BBL 3018300031) is a 3-unit walk-up apartment building (building class C0: three-family walk-up), built around 1915, on a 1,900 sq ft lot zoned R6B. City tax records list the owner as PAUL FREEMAN; the most recent deed with a stated price is dated July 19, 2004 at $459,418 (per ACRIS). The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,542,000. As of November 6, 2026, NYC Open Data shows one active DOB violation and 24 open HPD violations. There were no 311 requests in the past 12 months and two HPD complaints since 2019. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “486 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 (BBL 3018300031)”, data as of 2026-11-06, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/486-putnam-avenue-3018300031. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Neighborhood

Bedford-Stuyvesant (East): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11221

- Open HPD violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11221/open-hpd-violations
- Active DOB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11221/active-dob-violations
- Active ECB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11221/active-ecb-violations
- Open DOB jobs: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11221/open-dob-jobs
- Unpaid OATH tickets: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11221/unpaid-oath-tickets

## ZIP

Brooklyn 11221: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11221

## Nearby

- 456 Putnam Avenue: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/456-putnam-avenue-3018300016
- 458 Putnam Avenue: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/458-putnam-avenue-3018300017
- 460 Putnam Avenue: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/460-putnam-avenue-3018300018
- 462 Putnam Avenue: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/462-putnam-avenue-3018300019
- 466 Putnam Avenue: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/466-putnam-avenue-3018300021
- 468 Putnam Avenue: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/468-putnam-avenue-3018300022

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 0 |
| Active DOB violations | 1 |
| Active ECB violations | 0 |
| Open HPD violations | 24 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 0 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: PAUL FREEMAN
- Building class: C0 – Three-family walk-up
- Year built: 1915
- Floors: 3
- Units: 3 residential / 3 total
- Lot area: 1,900 sq ft · Building area: 3,420 sq ft
- Zoning: R6B
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), data as of 2026-11-07

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $1,542,000, assessed value $92,520, tax class 1
- Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/8y4t-faws)

## Sales & deeds (ACRIS)

Deeds recorded with the City Register. amount 0 usually means a non-market transfer. lots_in_deed > 1 means the price covers several lots.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-04-28 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2014-04-28 from 486 PUTNAM AVENUE LIMITED to FREEMAN, PAUL; FREEMAN, JANEENE, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2008-04-09 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2008-04-09 from FREEMAN, PAUL; FREEMAN, JANEENE to 486 PUTNAM AVENUE LIMITED, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2004-07-19 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2004-07-19 from SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT to FREEMAN, PAUL; FREEMAN, JANEENE, stated price $459,417.75. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1998-08-20 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1998-08-20 from COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS to SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, stated price $10. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1998-04-20 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1998-04-20 from HALL, HAROLD A/REFEREE to COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1996-04-01 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1996-04-01 from LEWIS, CARMEN to TANIS, LYNOL, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1995-11-21 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1995-11-21 from HAREWOOD, ARTHUR; HAREWOOD, DENISE to HAREWOOD, DENISE; AMSTERDAM, TREVOR, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1995-01-21 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1995-01-21 from AMSTERDAM, TREVOR to LEWIS, CARMEN, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1992-02-13 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1992-02-13 from HAREWOOD, MABLE  DECD.; HAREWOOD, DENISE/AKA; BROWN, DENISE; HAREWOOD, ARTHUR to HAREWOOD, ARTHUR; HAREWOOD, DENISE; BROWN, DENISE AKA, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1988-09-30 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1988-09-30 from KENNEDY, ROSSETTA AKA; KENNEDY, ROSETTA to HARWEEOD, MABEL; HAREWOOD, MABLE; HAREWOOD, DENISE, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |

## Open DOB jobs and recent work permits

A DOB "job" is an application to do construction work. status "open" = a permit was issued but DOB has no record of final sign-off. Work permits are listed with type "work_permit" and their DOB permit status (they are not counted as open items).

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-21 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 301825023: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2024-03-21, expires 2025-03-21. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2023-06-25 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 301825023: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2023-06-25, expires 2024-06-24. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2021-07-23 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 301825023: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2021-07-23, expires 2022-07-23. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2004-10-08 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 301825023: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2004-10-08, expires 2005-10-08. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2004-08-20 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 301825023: Alteration. Issued 2004-08-20, expires 2004-12-04. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2000-11-24 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 301097275: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2000-11-24, expires 2001-04-21. | ipu4-2q9a |

## Open violations (DOB, ECB, HPD)

status "open" = DOB violation category is ACTIVE, ECB violation status is ACTIVE, or HPD violation status is Open.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-08-16 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2026-05-05 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2025-11-20 | open (Info Nov Sent Out) | HPD class I violation (Class I): §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMIS…. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2025-06-10 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2024-11-27 | open (Info Nov Sent Out) | HPD class I violation (Class I): §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMIS…. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2024-04-11 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2023-11-21 | open (Info Nov Sent Out) | HPD class I violation (Class I): §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMIS…. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2023-03-24 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2022-11-10 | open (Info Nov Sent Out) | HPD class I violation (Class I): §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMIS…. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2022-03-01 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2022-03-01 | open (Info Nov Sent Out) | HPD class I violation (Class I): §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMIS…. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2021-04-12 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2021-04-12 | open (Info Nov Sent Out) | HPD class I violation (Class I): §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMIS…. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2019-10-31 | open (Info Nov Sent Out) | HPD class I violation (Class I): §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMIS…. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2018-10-19 | open (Info Nov Sent Out) | HPD class I violation (Class I): §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMIS…. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2017-11-28 | open (Info Nov Sent Out) | HPD class I violation (Class I): §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMIS…. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2016-11-14 | open (Info Nov Sent Out) | HPD class I violation (Class I): SECTION27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE ?27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF …. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2015-10-13 | open (Info Nov Sent Out) | HPD class I violation (Class I): SECTION27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE ?27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF …. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2015-02-24 | open (Info Nov Sent Out) | HPD class I violation (Class I): SECTION27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE ?27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF …. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2009-08-06 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE PROOF MATERIAL AT CELLAR CEILING AT REAR. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2009-08-06 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 27-2050 ADM CODE PROVIDE 3 EXTRA SPRINKLER HEADS AND SUITABLE WRENCH FOR EMERGENCY PURPOSES AT O.S.Y. VALVE OF SPRINKLER IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THIS DEPARTMENT CELLAR FRONT. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2009-08-06 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): SECTION 27-2010, 2011, 2012 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE CELLAR THRU OUT. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2009-08-06 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C): SECTION 27-2033 ADM CODE 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 VESTIBULE TO 1 STY PUBLIC HALL.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2009-08-06 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS BOILER ROOM DOOR CELLAR.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2009-08-06 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROVIDE VENTILATION FROM OUTSIDE TO BOILER ROOM. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |

## OATH tickets with unpaid balance or pending

status "open" = balance due > $0 after a decision (cases awaiting a hearing are "pending"). default=true means the respondent did not appear.

No records found.

## Complaints (HPD since 2019, 311 last 12 months)

Complaints are reports, not violations. status mirrors the published complaint / request status.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-29 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 3): Flooring/Stairs – Stairs. An HPD Inspector was not able to gain access to inspect this complaint. The Inspector left a card at the time of the inspection and a letter was sent from HPD after the inspection attempt to encourag… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2025-05-29 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 3): Paint/Plaster – Wall; Plumbing – Water Supply; Water Leak – Slow Leak; Door/Window – Window Frame; Unsanitary Condition – Pests. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |

## Owners & contacts

Owner of record comes from city tax records (PLUTO) and can lag behind recent sales.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-24 | current | City tax records (PLUTO) list the owner as PAUL FREEMAN. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2014-04-28 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2014-04-28). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2014-04-28 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2014-04-28). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2002-10-30 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: Officer Brandon Sciumbato, business city Plano. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2002-10-30 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: Officer Nickie Bigenho, business city Plano. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2002-10-30 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: HeadOfficer Juan Almendarez, business city Plano. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2002-10-30 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: SiteManager Charles Dugan. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2002-10-30 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: CorporateOwner (COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS INC), business city Plano. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2002-10-30 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: Agent Charles Dugan (VILLA CONSTRUCTION), business city Bayside. | feu5-w2e2 |

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