837 Greene Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01615-0059Map
Owner of record: Otasowie, Florence
837 Greene Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Otasowie, Florence. HPD has recorded 59 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 37 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 59
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 45
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 · 59
- 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.
May 4, 2026
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
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.
Jun 9, 2025
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 27, 2024
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 10, 2024
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 21, 2023
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.
Mar 23, 2023
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 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
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.
Feb 25, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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
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.
Apr 9, 2021
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.
Oct 30, 2019
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.
Oct 17, 2018
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 22, 2017
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 9, 2016
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.
Oct 9, 2015
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.
Feb 20, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening the key-operated double cylinder lock at fence at building entrance
May 27, 2014
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 1, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing electric light fixture at ceiling, in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 1, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - 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 = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 1, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing ceramic wall tile at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 1, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening key operator lock at main building entrance gate door at front areaway, 1st story
Mar 1, 2014
Open — Nov sent out - 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 = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 3; located at apt 1stfl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 15, 2013 · Apt 1STFL
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling walls and woodwork located at apt 1stfl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 15, 2013 · Apt 1STFL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall, east wall, west wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 20, 2009 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from south at west wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall, 2nd window frame from east at south wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 20, 2009 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 20, 2009 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit and make operable west door in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 20, 2009 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wall cab inet wood door in the private hallway located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 20, 2009 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective ceramic tiles at floor in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 20, 2009 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sheetrock ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 20, 2009 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective ceramic tiles at north wall and floor in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 20, 2009 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 20, 2009 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 20, 2009 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from west at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 20, 2009 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door from west at north wall, 2nd door from east at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 20, 2009 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling, north wall, south wall, west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 20, 2009 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door from south at west wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 20, 2009 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from east at south wall, 1st wall cabinet from south at west wall in the private hallway located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 20, 2009 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st door from west at north wall, 1st door frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 20, 2009 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 20, 2009 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from south at west wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 20, 2009 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the chair rails at west wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 20, 2009 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling, east wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 20, 2009 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 20, 2009 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 20, 2009 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 20, 2009 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 20, 2009 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 19, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 31, 2014 · Apt 1STF
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 28, 2014 · Apt FIRST
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
May 24, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 24, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 24, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 22, 2014 · Apt 12FL
Close - Door/window
Door
May 22, 2014 · Apt 12FL
Close - Electric
Wiring
May 22, 2014 · Apt 12FL
Close - Door/window
Door
May 22, 2014 · Apt 12FL
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Wall
May 22, 2014 · Apt 12FL
Close - Electric
Lighting
May 22, 2014 · Apt 12FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 22, 2014 · Apt 12FL
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Feb 23, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Close - General
Floor
Feb 23, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Close - General
Floor
Feb 23, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 23, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 23, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 23, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Shower-stall
Feb 23, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 23, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Close - Electric
Wiring
Feb 23, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 23, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 23, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 22, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 2, 2014 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 29, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 25, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - General
Mold
Aug 8, 2013 · Apt 1STFL
Close - General
Mold
Aug 8, 2013 · Apt 1STFL
Close - General
Window guards
Aug 8, 2013 · Apt 1STFL
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jun 11, 2009 · Apt 1
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jun 11, 2009 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 11, 2009 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 11, 2009 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 11, 2009 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 11, 2009 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 11, 2009 · Apt 1
Close - General
Mold
Jun 11, 2009 · Apt 1
Close - General
Mold
Jun 11, 2009 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 11, 2009 · Apt 1
Close - General
Cooking gas
May 16, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 16, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 1, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 12, 2007 · Apt 1
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1899
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 3,540 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,967 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1615 / 59
- Assessed value
- $118,320
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #347452, last renewed Jan 16, 2026.
Questions about 837 Greene Avenue
Who owns 837 Greene Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Otasowie, Florence.
Does 837 Greene Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 59 housing violations at this property.
Is 837 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 837 Greene Avenue built?
City records list 1899 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 837 Greene Avenue?
It has 3 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.