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
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 · 47
- 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 - 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 - 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
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- 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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar at cellar
Apr 1, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective balusters at guard rail at public hall, 4th story
Mar 30, 2011
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of garbage bags obstructing 1st means of egress at public hall, 4th story
Mar 30, 2011
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of garbage plastic bags stored under scuttle ladder at public hall, 3rd story
Mar 16, 2011
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Refit metal door at building basement entrance
Jan 10, 2009
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar throughout
Jan 8, 2009
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination 1st. sty. at public hall
Jan 8, 2009
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of refrigerator with door intact at third story public hall
Jul 23, 2008
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.