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897 Greene Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01616-0070Map

Owner of record: Elai Properties, Corp

897 Greene Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Elai Properties, Corp. HPD has recorded 47 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 17 of the 47 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
47
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
96

What to know

Concern
3 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 · 47

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
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  • 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
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 20, 2019 · Apt 3

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • 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
  • A

    Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration of the 3rd sty public hall by removing the scuttle ladder ,and increasing the size of the 3rd sty apartment at public hall stairs, 3rd story

    Apr 13, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder at rear yard at fire escape

    Apr 13, 2016

    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.

    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

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar at cellar

    Apr 1, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Apr 1, 2013 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate ... in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 1, 2013 · Apt 2

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 1, 2013 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 1, 2013 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in shower stall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 1, 2013 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 1, 2013 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective bell-buzzer and intercom system in the foyer located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 1, 2013 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective balusters at guard rail at public hall, 4th story

    Mar 30, 2011

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of garbage bags obstructing 1st means of egress at public hall, 4th story

    Mar 30, 2011

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Section 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor .. at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 30, 2011

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of garbage plastic bags stored under scuttle ladder at public hall, 3rd story

    Mar 16, 2011

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, apartment at north

    Jan 10, 2009 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit metal door at building basement entrance

    Jan 10, 2009

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar throughout

    Jan 8, 2009

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink , in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt 1b

    Jan 8, 2009 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1b

    Jan 8, 2009 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector ( that is missing ) in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1b

    Jan 8, 2009 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination 1st. sty. at public hall

    Jan 8, 2009

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 1b

    Aug 10, 2008 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate ; in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 23, 2008 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 23, 2008 · Apt 2A

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scuttle ladder obstructed by old refrigerator at third story public hall

    Jul 23, 2008

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of refrigerator with door intact at third story public hall

    Jul 23, 2008

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following minimum 100 watts incandescent required.

    Jul 23, 2008

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at rear yard

    Jul 23, 2008

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration (apartment subdivided into two apartments front and rear) in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 23, 2008 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 23, 2008 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 23, 2008 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective gaskit at refrigerator door, in the kitchen located at apt 4b, 3rd story

    Jun 3, 2008 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 2

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Apr 20, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Apr 20, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 4

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file a cofc w/the dob respondnet failed to correct violating conditions and file a cofc pursuant to 28-204.2 for nov#34896836x.rem:file a cofc

    Mar 8, 2011 · Penalty $4,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts. failure to comply w/ an order of commissioner. respondent failed to correct violating conditions cited in the prior nov# 34896835y remedy: comply w/ commissioners order

    Mar 8, 2011 · Penalty $12,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o permit. partition erected water and gas lines and electrical wires installed to create 3 class 'a' apts w/3 pc bathrooms, kitchen wgas stove 1 apt on each flr. remedy: obtain permit or restore premises

    Jan 25, 2011 · Penalty $8,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c/o. 3 sty bldg 3 apts created (1 on each flr) and occupied contrary to c/o #161750 that mention only 1 apt on each flr. at time of inspection bldg occupied as 2

    Jan 25, 2011 · Penalty $12,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 14, 2020 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 30, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 5, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 11, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 18, 2013 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Janitor/super

    Apr 18, 2013 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Janitor/super

    Apr 18, 2013 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 18, 2013 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Sprinkler

    Apr 18, 2013 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat-plant

    Apr 18, 2013 · Apt 2

    Close
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  • Nonconst

    Janitor/super

    Apr 18, 2013 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Apr 18, 2013 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Apr 18, 2013 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Apr 18, 2013 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Apr 18, 2013 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Apr 18, 2013 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Apr 18, 2013 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Apr 18, 2013 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Apr 18, 2013 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Shower-stall

    Apr 18, 2013 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 27, 2013 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Mar 27, 2013 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Shower-stall

    Mar 27, 2013 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Mar 27, 2013 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Mar 27, 2013 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Locks

    Mar 8, 2011 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Mar 8, 2011 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jan 23, 2009 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jan 23, 2009 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jan 23, 2009 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 8, 2009 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jan 8, 2009 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jan 7, 2009 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 7, 2009 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Jan 7, 2009 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 8, 2008 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Oct 27, 2008 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 5, 2008 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 29, 2008 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Jul 29, 2008 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Window/frame

    Jul 29, 2008 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 29, 2008 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 28, 2008 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jul 28, 2008 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jul 28, 2008 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 28, 2008 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jul 28, 2008 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jul 28, 2008 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jul 11, 2008 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 11, 2008 · Apt 2A

    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 (C3)
Year built
1931
Floors
3
Residential units
4
Building area
2,142 ft²
Lot area
1,428 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1616 / 70
Assessed value
$262,800
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #317428, last renewed Jan 5, 2026.

Questions about 897 Greene Avenue

Who owns 897 Greene Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Elai Properties, Corp.

Does 897 Greene Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 47 housing violations at this property.

Is 897 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 897 Greene Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 897 Greene Avenue?

It has 4 residential units.

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