# 496 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

BBL 3018300036 · Block 1830 · Lot 36 · BIN 3052081  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/496-putnam-avenue-3018300036  
Last updated: 2026-11-07 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-06

## Summary

496 Putnam Avenue (Brooklyn, NY 11221; tax lot BBL 3018300036) is a 16-unit walk-up apartment building (building class C1: walk-up apartments, more than six families, no stores), built around 1900, on a 2,617 sq ft lot zoned R6B. City tax records list the owner as OTAC REALTY INC. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,340,000. As of November 6, 2026, NYC Open Data shows one DOB job with a permit issued but no sign-off and eight active DOB violations. There were five 311 requests in the past 12 months and four 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, “496 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 (BBL 3018300036)”, data as of 2026-11-06, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/496-putnam-avenue-3018300036. 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

- 466 Putnam Avenue: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/466-putnam-avenue-3018300021
- 468 Putnam Avenue: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/468-putnam-avenue-3018300022
- 470 Putnam Avenue: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/470-putnam-avenue-3018300023
- 472 Putnam Avenue: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/472-putnam-avenue-3018300024
- 474 Putnam Avenue: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/474-putnam-avenue-3018300025
- 478 Putnam Avenue: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/478-putnam-avenue-3018300027

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 1 |
| Active DOB violations | 8 |
| Active ECB violations | 0 |
| Open HPD violations | 0 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 0 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: OTAC REALTY INC
- Building class: C1 – Walk-up apartments, more than six families, no stores
- Year built: 1900
- Floors: 4
- Units: 16 residential / 16 total
- Lot area: 2,617 sq ft · Building area: 9,418 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 $1,340,000, assessed value $603,000, tax class 2
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-09-05 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2000-09-05 from 496 PUTNAM AVE REALTY CORP to OTAC REALTY INC, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1998-02-12 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1998-02-12 from SNEAD, JEROME to 496 PUTNAM AVE REALTY CORP, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1966-05-09 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1966-05-09 from DER MART REALTY CORP to SNEAD JEROME, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-12-19 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB) | BIS job 301111053 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB — permit issued, no sign-off on record. REPLACE KITCHEN AND BATHROOM FIXTURES IN EXISTING APTS AS INDICATED ON LAN.NO CHANGE TO EGRESS,OCCUPANCY OR USE | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2011-08-11 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 320335927: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2011-08-11, expires 2012-08-10. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2011-08-11 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 320335927: Equipment work / Boiler. Issued 2011-08-11, expires 2012-08-10. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2001-01-30 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 301111053: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2001-01-30, expires 2002-01-30. | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-04-06 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2016 INSPECTION REPORT. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2014-05-15 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2012 INSPECTION REPORT. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2005-01-31 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2000-12-05 | open (VW-VIOLATION WORK WITHOUT PERMIT - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2000-12-05 | open (VW-VIOLATION WORK WITHOUT PERMIT - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL): WORK WITHOUT PERMITS. WORK NOTED: AT 4TH FLOOR APT C TOTAL RENOVATION AT SOUTH END OF APT NEW BX ELECTRICAL LINES, NEW PLUMBING, COPPER FEED & DRAIN, NEW 1/2" SHEETROCK WALLS. NEW BATHROOM PLUMBING LINES, 2"X 4" X8' WOOD STUDS & 2"X 4" MET…. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2000-11-09 | open (VW-VIOLATION WORK WITHOUT PERMIT - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL): WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. NOTED: MAJOR RENOVATION ON ALL FLRS IN BUILDING NEW KITCHEN, NEW BATHROOM, REMOVING SECTION OF WOOD FRAMING REMEDY: STOP ALL WORK! OBTAIN PERMITS OR RESTORE TO PRIOR LEGAL CONDITION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2000-11-09 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL): HAZARDOUS. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 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 |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-04-10 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water and was advised by a tenant in the building that heat and hot water had been restored. If the c… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2021-01-15 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 3B): General – Bell/Buzzer/Intercom. More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant … | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2021-01-15 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 3B): General – Bell/Buzzer/Intercom; Door/Window – Door. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2019-10-07 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 1C): Unsanitary Condition – Pests. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-02-24 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Residential – Banging/Pounding. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-02-06 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Residential – Banging/Pounding. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-02-03 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Residential – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-01-31 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Residential – Banging/Pounding. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2025-12-03 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Residential – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |

## 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 OTAC REALTY INC. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2000-09-05 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2000-09-05). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2026-09-15 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: HeadOfficer Stephen Cato, business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-15 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: Agent Stephen Cato, business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-15 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: SiteManager Hazel Cato. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-15 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: Shareholder Stephen Cato, business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-15 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: CorporateOwner (OTAC REALTY INC), business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |

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