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
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 157
- BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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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- BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold articles (television) at 4th story public hall
Dec 15, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs located at apt 4l, 4th story, apartment at west
Oct 7, 2015 · Apt 4L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.