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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

Concern
6 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 4, 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 · 59

  • 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.

    May 4, 2026

    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

    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
  • 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 27, 2024

    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 10, 2024

    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 21, 2023

    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.

    Mar 23, 2023

    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 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

    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.

    Feb 25, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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

    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.

    Apr 9, 2021

    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.

    Oct 30, 2019

    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.

    Oct 17, 2018

    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 22, 2017

    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 9, 2016

    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.

    Oct 9, 2015

    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.

    Feb 20, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening the key-operated double cylinder lock at fence at building entrance

    May 27, 2014

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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 = 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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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 = 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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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

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

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.