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855 Greene Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01615-0047Map

Owner of record: East 34th St Realty Corp.

855 Greene Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is East 34th St Realty Corp.. HPD has recorded 157 housing violations here, most recently on September 16, 2026. 29 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
157
DOB violations
7
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
431

What to know

Concern
5 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Sep 16, 2026

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 · 157

  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at north and west walls and ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 16, 2026 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north and west walls and ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 16, 2026 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the north and east walls, at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 16, 2026 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing pull handle at closet door at east wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 16, 2026 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Refit closet door at east wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 16, 2026 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 16, 2026 · Apt 3L

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 16, 2026 · Apt 3L

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 16, 2026 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 16, 2026 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 16, 2026 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 16, 2026 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed wiring at light switch, at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 16, 2026 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective cover plate at light switch, at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 16, 2026 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed wiring at electric outlet, at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 16, 2026 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing cover plate at electric outlet, at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 16, 2026 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 19, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 3L

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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.

    Apr 10, 2024

    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 10, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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.

    Feb 25, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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.

    Apr 9, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 4, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 4, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective entrance wood door in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 4, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective latch at lower sash of west window in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 4, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 4, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 4, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 4, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 4, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 4, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 4, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and south wall in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 4, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate ... located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 24, 2017 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 30, 2017 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 30, 2017 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, apartment at east

    Jan 3, 2017 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 9, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit upper and lower sashes at window , in the 4th room from north located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 29, 2016 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective key stone at west window at 4th story at front of building .

    Dec 15, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 15, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold articles (television) at 4th story public hall

    Dec 15, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening lockable slide bolt at apt entrance door located at apt 4l, 4th story, apartment at west

    Oct 7, 2015 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection waste pipe under wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 4l, 4th story, apartment at west

    Oct 7, 2015 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets hot water at tub in the bathroom located at apt 4l, 4th story, apartment at west

    Oct 7, 2015 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs located at apt 4l, 4th story, apartment at west

    Oct 7, 2015 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 3; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; located at apt 4l, 4th story, apartment at west

    Oct 7, 2015 · Apt 4L

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 21, 2014 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the areaway at building front

    Oct 21, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the private hallway located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 21, 2014 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 7

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Mar 8, 1990

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 2

    B254 44b 44c 40 48a 15 16 50a 50b 50c 50d 50e. 50a-flue pipe not properly sealed to chimeny. 50b-boiler jacket missing 50c-pipe safety valve up right. 50d-no mixing valve on hot water coil. 50e-no check valve o

    Feb 15, 2011 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Work witoout permit. work noted 8 foot high solif wood fence constru- cted a t south side of building sidewalk. remedy: obtain a permit if feasible or restore premises to prior legal condition.

    Mar 3, 1992 · Penalty $140

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Sep 11, 2026 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Sep 11, 2026 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 11, 2026 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 11, 2026 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 11, 2026 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Aug 22, 2025 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 22, 2025 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    May 30, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    May 30, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 30, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 7, 2018 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Jun 19, 2017 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 22, 2017 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 22, 2017 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 3, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 31, 2016 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 29, 2016 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 2, 2016 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Mar 25, 2016 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 18, 2016 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 14, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 23, 2015 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Sep 23, 2015 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 23, 2015 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 23, 2015 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 8, 2015 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Apr 21, 2014 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Apr 21, 2014 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Construction

    Roof

    Dec 26, 2013 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 26, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Dec 26, 2013 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Dec 26, 2013 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Dec 26, 2013 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 26, 2013 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • General

    Window guards

    Dec 26, 2013 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Dec 26, 2013 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Dec 26, 2013 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • General

    Locks

    Dec 26, 2013 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Dec 26, 2013 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Dec 26, 2013 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Dec 26, 2013 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Dec 26, 2013 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Dec 26, 2013 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 26, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Dec 26, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Dec 26, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 26, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 26, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Dec 26, 2013 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 5, 2013 · Apt 3L

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C1)
Year built
1931
Floors
4
Residential units
8
Building area
9,300 ft²
Lot area
2,900 ft²
Zoning
R6A
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1615 / 47
Assessed value
$1,141,650
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #321772, last renewed Nov 24, 2025.

Questions about 855 Greene Avenue

Who owns 855 Greene Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is East 34th St Realty Corp..

Does 855 Greene Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 157 housing violations at this property.

Is 855 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 855 Greene Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 855 Greene Avenue?

It has 8 residential units.

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