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785 Greene Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01614-0045Map

Owner of record: Wilbert E. Garner As Trustee

785 Greene Avenue is a two-family home built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Wilbert E. Garner As Trustee. HPD has recorded 34 housing violations here, most recently on November 28, 2023. 31 of the 34 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
34
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
0

What to know

Concern
5 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 28, 2023

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 34

  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 28, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 17, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Mar 16, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches basement apt. 1.

    Sep 8, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceilings throughout 2 sty. apt. 2.

    Sep 8, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor, basement apt. 1, front room at radiator.

    Sep 8, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective unhinged door, basement apt. 1, front room.

    Sep 8, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective shower spindles, basement apt. 1, bathroom.

    Sep 8, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard.

    Sep 8, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective burners gas range, basement apt. 1, kitchen.

    Sep 8, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling basement apt. 1.

    Sep 8, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling & walls, basement apt. 1, bathroom.

    Sep 8, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures bathroom & kitchen 1st sty. apt. er.

    Sep 8, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures bathroom & kitchen fixtures basement apt.

    Sep 8, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets basement sty. apt.

    Sep 8, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color walls center room 2 sty. apt. 2.

    Sep 8, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective marble door saddle bathroom 2 sty apt. 2.

    Sep 8, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor southwest room 2 sty. apt. 2.

    Sep 8, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing strike plate southeast entrance door 2 sty. apt. 2.

    Sep 8, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor 2 sty. public hall.

    Sep 8, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective refrigerator gasket kitchen 2 sty. apt.2.

    Sep 8, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets kitchen sink 2 sty. apt. 2.

    Sep 8, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches, 1st sty. apt. 1.

    Sep 8, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit entrance door at basement front & rear.

    Sep 8, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit entrance door to building 1st sty. front.

    Sep 8, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective door knobs & deadbolt locks at entrance door to building, 1st sty. front.

    Sep 8, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing door knobs & lock at entrance door, basement rear.

    Sep 8, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing door basement apt. 1, kitchen.

    Sep 8, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets washbasin & bathtub bathroom apt.

    Sep 8, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen & bathroom apt.

    Sep 8, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective water supply pipe to washbasin bathroom basement apt.

    Sep 8, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet bathroom basement apt.

    Sep 8, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches 2 sty. apt. 2.

    Sep 8, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wall light switch north room 2 sty. apt. 2.

    Sep 8, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

No HPD complaints in our records

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Two-family home (B3)
Year built
1899
Floors
2
Residential units
2
Building area
2,400 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1614 / 45
Assessed value
$98,880
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #813849, last renewed Sep 5, 2025.

Questions about 785 Greene Avenue

Who owns 785 Greene Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Wilbert E. Garner As Trustee.

Does 785 Greene Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 34 housing violations at this property.

Is 785 Greene Avenue rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 785 Greene Avenue built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 785 Greene Avenue?

It has 2 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.