What is the rent for a 2-bedroom at 654 PUTNAM AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 654 PUTNAM AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 is approximately $3,195 per month.

How does rent at 654 PUTNAM AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 compare to the neighborhood?

Compared to other buildings in the 11221 zip code: 2-bedroom rents are about 6% below the neighborhood median.

Is 654 PUTNAM AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 rent stabilized?

Yes, 654 PUTNAM AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 is rent stabilized with 8 stabilized units. Rent-stabilized tenants have protections limiting annual rent increases and providing lease renewal rights.

When is the cheapest time to rent at 654 PUTNAM AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221?

Based on historical listing data, February tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 654 PUTNAM AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221, while January is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to February could save approximately 6% compared to peak pricing.

Who is the landlord of 654 PUTNAM AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221?

The registered owner of 654 PUTNAM AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 is 654 PUTNAM OWNER LLC. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.

Is the landlord of 654 PUTNAM AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 a good landlord?

654 PUTNAM AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221, owned by 654 PUTNAM OWNER LLC, has an overall grade of A (4.0/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 158 recorded violations. Tenants have left 1 review. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.

What is the building rating for 654 PUTNAM AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221?

654 PUTNAM AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 has an overall grade of A with a score of 4.0 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.

Are there violations or complaints at 654 PUTNAM AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221?

Yes, 654 PUTNAM AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 has 158 housing violations and 173 complaints on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.

What amenities does 654 PUTNAM AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 have?

654 PUTNAM AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 offers 4 amenities including Good Cause, Has Evictions, Rent Stabilized, Pet Friendly. View the full amenity list on the building page.

Does 654 PUTNAM AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 allow pets?

654 PUTNAM AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 lists pet-friendly amenities (Pet Friendly). Contact the building management to confirm current pet policies and any breed or size restrictions.

What schools are near 654 PUTNAM AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221?

There are 10 schools near 654 PUTNAM AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221, including 4 public schools, 3 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include P.s. 308 Clara Cardwell (4 min walk), M.s. 267 Math, Science & Technology (4 min walk), M.s. 035 Stephen Decatur (6 min walk), Brooklyn Brownstone School (6 min walk), Ember Charter School For Mindful Education, Innovation And Transformation (4 min walk), and more.

What public transit is near 654 PUTNAM AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221?

654 PUTNAM AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: FULTON ST/LEWIS AV (B25), 0.42 mi away.

Is 654 PUTNAM AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?

The 11221 zip code where 654 PUTNAM AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 is located had 2,264 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 176 violent crimes, 776 property crimes, and 1,312 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 11221 for full details.

When was 654 PUTNAM AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 built and how many units does it have?

654 PUTNAM AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 was built in 1930, has 4 floors, contains 9 total units.

What do tenants say about living at 654 PUTNAM AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221?

654 PUTNAM AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 has 1 tenant review with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5. 0 out of 1 reviewers would recommend this building.

654 PUTNAM AVENUE — Rent Intelligence for Bushwick, NYC

Bushwick · Brooklyn, NY, 11221

Built 19304 floors9 unitsBBL 3016500001

Current rent range

$3,195 – $3,195 / mo

1 bedroom band tracked · sampled from recent listings · rent stabilized

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★★★★★4.01 reviews

Verified reviews6POwned by654 PUTNAM OWNER LLC3 bldgs

654 PUTNAM AVENUE

Brooklyn, NY, 11221

654 PUTNAM AVENUE is a mid-century 1930 building, 9 units in Bushwick, NYC. Owned by 654 PUTNAM OWNER LLC. Public records show 175 open violations, 173 311 complaints, 6 active litigation matters on file. Risk signals: 2 bedbug reports. Rent stabilization on file covers 8 units (registered 2024). Lucid Rents has 1 verified tenant review on this building.

HPD violations158last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed0last 7 years

Tenant reviews14.0 ★ avg

Rent-stab units9DHCR records

Building age96 ybuilt 1930

311 complaints173last 7 years

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Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Brooklyn · February 2026

2 BR

$3,195/mo

1 listing

This building is rent stabilized — actual rents typically trade below neighborhood medians.

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest

February

Most expensive

January

JFMAMJJASOND

Potential savings: ~6% by timing your move to February.

Rent vs. area median Brooklyn

Studio

This building: — – —

—Area: $2,573

1 BR

This building: — – —

—Area: $2,950

2 BR

This building: $3,195 – $3,195

6% belowArea: $3,400

3 BR

This building: — – —

—Area: $3,995

4 BR

This building: — – —

—Area: $4,000

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

—No dataNo recent listings

Neighborhood Rent Range Brooklyn

2 Bed1 listing

$3,195

$3,000 – $3,650

Range (P25 – P75)MedianBased on recent listings in Brooklyn

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Rental intelligence.

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Neighborhood risks.

within 0.75 mi

141 nearby

within 0.75 mi

Public-safety

shelters, methadone, halfway, sex offenders

24/7 Noise

sirens, construction, schools, rail, avenue traffic

Environmental

brownfields, industrial zones, sanitation

Block-level

3364

311 noise, rats, bedbug history

Sources: NYC DHS · DOB · 311 · DSNY · FDNY · NYS DCJS · NYS DECSee full report

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Neighborhood risks.

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Violations, 311, & more.

hpd · dob · 311 · acris
last 7 years

Violation & Complaint Trends

Monthly counts over the last 7 years · all data sources

Improving

HPDTop Violations

158 total

Paint/Plaster
23
Door/Lock
23
Heat/Hot Water
20
Pest Infestation
18
Flooring
11

311Top Complaints

173 total

UNSANITARY CONDITION
26
APPLIANCE
26
HEAT/HOT WATER
24
DOOR/WINDOW
21
ELECTRIC
16

DOBTop Filings

17 total

DOB Violations
17

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed

Evictions filed
0

Violations by Unit

(9 units)

UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years

Class CNOV SENT OUTJun 4, 2026
§ 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4F, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class AVIOLATION DISMISSEDMay 5, 2026
(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.
Class CVIOLATION DISMISSEDJan 17, 2025
HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4F, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class CVIOLATION DISMISSEDJan 17, 2025
§ 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM LOCK DOOR AT BOILER ROOM
Class CINVALID CERTIFICATIONJan 17, 2025
§ 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 4F, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

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Violations, 311, & more.

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What tenants actually say.

4.0 /5

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

1 reviews

5★

4★

100%

3★

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1★

Unit 4F Pros: Nice place, landlord and handyman are responsive, some bugs but a normal amount like I saw maybe 1 cockroach every month Cons: The tenant on the first floor stinks up the stairwell and has dogs that bark.…

positiveOct 2025

Anonymous

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What tenants actually say.

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Building amenities.

Building Amenities

4 amenities

PET FRIENDLY

Pet Friendly

OTHER

Good Cause
Has Evictions
Rent Stabilized

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Building amenities.

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The landlord.

654 PUTNAM OWNER LLC

Portfolio of 3 buildingsMEMBER: ALEXANDER HORNMail: 580 8th avenue, New York, NY, 10018

Portfolio-level grade reflects the landlord's buildings across NYC, weighted by unit count. Individual building grades may differ.

View full landlord profile

buildings

4.0

avg score / 5

A-

portfolio grade

nearby owned

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

1930Building constructed9 units · 4 floors
now654 PUTNAM OWNER LLCOwner of record per HPD registration · manages 3 buildings · registration active through 2026-09-01.

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The landlord.

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Crime & safety.

11221 · last 12 months

Safety & Crime

Very safeSafety score · last 12 months

NYPD CompStat · updated weekly

LAST 12 MONTHS · 11221

Violent176

Property776

Quality-of-life1,312

Total incidents2,264

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About this area.

Bushwick · 11221

654 PUTNAM AVENUE · Brooklyn · 40.686° N, -73.935° W

Walk

Transit

Bike

Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data

4 bus stops nearby8 min

7 schools nearby4 min

Nearby Transit

BUS

FULTON ST/LEWIS AVB25
0.4 mi8 min
TROY AV/FULTON STB15
0.4 mi9 min
MARCUS GARVEY BLVD/FULTON STB15
0.4 mi9 min
FULTON ST/TROY AVB25
0.4 mi9 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

P.s. 308 Clara CardwellK-8
0.2 mi4 min
M.s. 267 Math, Science & TechnologyMiddle School
0.2 mi4 min
M.s. 035 Stephen DecaturMiddle School
0.3 mi6 min
Brooklyn Brownstone SchoolElementary
0.3 mi6 min

CHARTER SCHOOLS

Ember Charter School For Mindful Education, Innovation And TransformationCharter
0.2 mi4 min
Uncommon Bed-Stuy East Charter School NycMiddle School
0.2 mi4 min
La Cima Charter SchoolElementary
0.2 mi4 min

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Co-Op SchoolElementary
0.2 mi5 min
Talmud Torah D'nitraElementary
0.3 mi5 min
Kids-Centric, Inc Community Parents
0.5 mi10 min

The neighborhood

Bushwick

Bushwick's warehouse-turned-arts-district energy draws artists and young creatives. Sprawling murals, DIY galleries, and underground clubs exist alongside longtime Dominican and Puerto Rican community roots.

12,147buildings tracked4.3avg LucidIQ$2,950median 1BR

91,236population$78kmedian income79%renters

Arts SceneNightlifeAffordable (relatively)CreativeGritty

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Neighborhood overview

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Incident type · 6-month trend · vs. New York City average

Rent trends in Bushwick

Median rent & comparables→

1BR & 2BR averages · month-over-month · current listings

Nearby neighborhoods to explore

Bushwick· 0.63 mi Bedford-Stuyvesant· 0.89 mi Crown Heights· 1.47 mi Carroll Gardens· 1.61 mi Bedford-Stuyvesant· 1.66 mi

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Crime & safety.

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About this area.

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History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits

At a glance

Year built1930

Floors4

Total units9

Rent-stab units9

ClassC1

BBL3016500001

19301940195019601970198019902000201020202030

1930

Building constructed

9 units · 4 floors · class C1

2024

Rent stabilization on file

8 stabilized units registered.

now

Current owner: 654 PUTNAM OWNER LLC

Portfolio includes 3 buildings.

Recent Activity

20 events

311MEDIUMJul 27, 2026
HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY
HPDHIGHJun 4, 2026
HPD Class C Violation — § 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4F, 4th STORY, 1st
HPDLOWMay 5, 2026
HPD Class A Violation — (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR
311MEDIUMMar 4, 2026
SAFETY — FIRE ESCAPE
311MEDIUMMar 4, 2026
SAFETY — SMOKE DETECTOR
311MEDIUMMar 4, 2026
ELECTRIC — OUTLET/SWITCH
311MEDIUMMar 4, 2026
ELECTRIC — NO LIGHTING
311MEDIUMMar 4, 2026
ELECTRIC — LIGHTING
311MEDIUMMar 4, 2026
FLOORING/STAIRS — FLOOR
311MEDIUMMar 4, 2026
DOOR/WINDOW — DOOR FRAME

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History of the building.

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Frequently asked questions.

What is the rent for a 2-bedroom at 654 PUTNAM AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 654 PUTNAM AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 is approximately $3,195 per month.
How does rent at 654 PUTNAM AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 compare to the neighborhood?
Compared to other buildings in the 11221 zip code: 2-bedroom rents are about 6% below the neighborhood median.
Is 654 PUTNAM AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 rent stabilized?
Yes, 654 PUTNAM AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 is rent stabilized with 8 stabilized units. Rent-stabilized tenants have protections limiting annual rent increases and providing lease renewal rights.
When is the cheapest time to rent at 654 PUTNAM AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221?
Based on historical listing data, February tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 654 PUTNAM AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221, while January is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to February could save approximately 6% compared to peak pricing.
Who is the landlord of 654 PUTNAM AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221?
The registered owner of 654 PUTNAM AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 is 654 PUTNAM OWNER LLC. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.
Is the landlord of 654 PUTNAM AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 a good landlord?
654 PUTNAM AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221, owned by 654 PUTNAM OWNER LLC, has an overall grade of A (4.0/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 158 recorded violations. Tenants have left 1 review. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.
What is the building rating for 654 PUTNAM AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221?
654 PUTNAM AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 has an overall grade of A with a score of 4.0 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.
Are there violations or complaints at 654 PUTNAM AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221?
Yes, 654 PUTNAM AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 has 158 housing violations and 173 complaints on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.
What amenities does 654 PUTNAM AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 have?
654 PUTNAM AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 offers 4 amenities including Good Cause, Has Evictions, Rent Stabilized, Pet Friendly. View the full amenity list on the building page.
Does 654 PUTNAM AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 allow pets?
654 PUTNAM AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 lists pet-friendly amenities (Pet Friendly). Contact the building management to confirm current pet policies and any breed or size restrictions.
What schools are near 654 PUTNAM AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221?
There are 10 schools near 654 PUTNAM AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221, including 4 public schools, 3 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include P.s. 308 Clara Cardwell (4 min walk), M.s. 267 Math, Science & Technology (4 min walk), M.s. 035 Stephen Decatur (6 min walk), Brooklyn Brownstone School (6 min walk), Ember Charter School For Mindful Education, Innovation And Transformation (4 min walk), and more.
What public transit is near 654 PUTNAM AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221?
654 PUTNAM AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: FULTON ST/LEWIS AV (B25), 0.42 mi away.
Is 654 PUTNAM AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?
The 11221 zip code where 654 PUTNAM AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 is located had 2,264 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 176 violent crimes, 776 property crimes, and 1,312 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 11221 for full details.
When was 654 PUTNAM AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 built and how many units does it have?
654 PUTNAM AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 was built in 1930, has 4 floors, contains 9 total units.
What do tenants say about living at 654 PUTNAM AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221?
654 PUTNAM AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 has 1 tenant review with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5. 0 out of 1 reviewers would recommend this building.

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Frequently asked questions.

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NYC-specific insights.

Rent stabilization and seismic safety

Rent stabilizationProtected

DHCR registration & tenant protections

Yes

rent stabilized

stabilized units

2024

since

Stabilized units have annual rent-increase caps set by the Rent Guidelines Board and lease-renewal rights.

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