865 Greene Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01616-0093Map
Owner of record: Greene Terrace LLC
865 Greene Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 10 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Greene Terrace LLC. HPD has recorded 39 housing violations here, most recently on October 7, 2026. 10 of the 39 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 39
- DOB violations
- 8
- ECB violations
- 12
- HPD complaints
- 60
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 · 39
- BHazardous
Refit at door leading to fire stairs , 3rd story
Oct 7, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over cieling in the 1st room from north located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq feet observed at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the cieling and north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the cieling in the foyer located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over cieling in the foyer located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Refit at door leading to fire stairs , 4th story
Oct 7, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at bulkhead door , 4th story
Oct 7, 2026
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Jun 29, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Jun 29, 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.
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 - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected
Jul 13, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story
Jul 13, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
Jul 13, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing at public hall, 1st story
Jul 13, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Jul 13, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Jul 13, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening lockable hasp device installed at south gate at fence enclosing fire escape at building front
Jul 13, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of garbage cans obstructing drop ladder from safe landing at south stack fire escape (front of building)
Jul 13, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Jul 13, 2020
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 - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... ceiling and south wall approx 8 sq. ft. in the 1st room from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, apartment at east
Dec 13, 2017 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... between ceramic wall tiles and bathtub approx 2 sq. ft. in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, apartment at east
Dec 13, 2017 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste line at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, apartment at east
Dec 13, 2017 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste line at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, apartment at east
Dec 13, 2017 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste line at washbasin in the bathroom located at cellar apt 1a, cellar apt at east
Dec 13, 2017 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, apartment at east
Dec 13, 2017 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at building front entrance at public hall, 1st story
Dec 13, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 2, 2016 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile grout around the top of the bathtub in the 2nd bathroom from north located at apt 1b upper level, 1st story, apartment at north
Jan 12, 2016 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 1b upper level, 1st story, apartment at north
Jan 12, 2016 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 1b upper level, 1st story, apartment at north
Jan 12, 2016 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
Above premises have been vacant and untenanted except for caretaker for 60 days or more, and cannot be reoccupied until a new certificate of occupancy has been obtained. premises have been vacant since 07-27-2013....
Jul 27, 2013
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
Above premises have been vacant and untenanted except for caretaker for 60 days or more, and cannot be reoccupied until a new certificate of occupancy has been obtained. premises have been vacant since ..
May 15, 2012
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code provide temporary securing with gauge sheet metal all 1 & 4 stys cellar window & door.
Dec 5, 1986
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
D26-35.01 adm code above premises have been vacant and untenanted except for caretaker for 60 days or more, and cannot be reoccupied until a new certificate of occupancy has been obtained. premises have been vacant since 04 05 78.
Jan 17, 1984
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 8
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 5, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 25, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 16, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 16, 2013
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 12
- Class - 2
Sec. 3307.7 failure to provide an adequate construction fence. inadequacies noted: at the time of inspection there was no view panels & the fence was not paint hunter green. remedy: comply w/notice violation:
May 6, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to safeguard all persons & property affected by construction operations it was observed at the time of inspection that debris was throughout & material was not properly store. the 4 floor bldg had numbe
May 6, 2015 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to safeguard all persons and property affected by constructionoperations. noted: work in progress under alt type 1 321216661 issued 2/20/15 expires 12/8/15. at front entry stairs removed to main entranc
Apr 25, 2015 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
1704.1.1 pursuant to section 28-207.2 of the admin code of the city of new york,you are here by ordered to immediately stop all work @ the above premises because of failure to file a special insp.statement of r
Aug 26, 2014 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to safeguard all persons & property affected by construction operations. noted for app #340143044 interior demolition of non bearingpartitions of which non the entire interior of the bldg has been gutte
Aug 25, 2014 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to provide approved/accepted plans at job site at time of inspection for app #340143044 interior demolition non-bearing partitions noted at time of inspection entire interior gut renovation evident with
Aug 25, 2014
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain: note: large hole in masonary facade over front door,missing bricks & archstone. remedy: maintain & repair defect.
Mar 6, 2013 · Penalty $12,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg wall(s) or appurtenances. noted: front door entry way above is missing cement stone & bricks. leaving the remaining brick above w/o any support. remedy: maintain exterior bldg wall.
Jan 31, 2013 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in nov #34993552z issued on 10.12.12 for failure to maintain conditions sited still remain. remedy: comply w/the commissioner's order.
Dec 3, 2012 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in nov #34986310k issued on 10.16.12 for failure to maintain roof level. remedy: comply w/the commissioner's order.
Dec 3, 2012 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. note: at roof levelof 4 story bldg holes/missing section of the roof is noted from streetlevel. condition poses a hazard in that the interior of structure is
Oct 16, 2012 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in a code-compliant manner. noted the following conditions: this bldg has fdny tag indicating roof opening along w/rusting and deteriorating fire escapes. note this bldg being exposed
Oct 12, 2012 · Penalty $5,000
Active
Complaints
- Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 27, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Mar 11, 2024 · Apt 4C
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Mar 11, 2024 · Apt 4C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 15, 2021 · Apt 4B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Nov 15, 2021 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 15, 2021 · Apt 4B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Nov 15, 2021 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 15, 2021 · Apt 4B
Close - General
Cooking gas
Apr 13, 2020 · Apt 1A
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 13, 2020 · Apt 1A
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 13, 2020 · Apt 1A
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 10, 2020 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 10, 2020 · Apt 1A
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Apr 10, 2020 · Apt 1A
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 10, 2020 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Apr 10, 2020 · Apt 1A
Close - General
Cooking gas
Apr 10, 2020 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Apr 10, 2020 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 10, 2020 · Apt 1A
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 30, 2018 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 3, 2018 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 7, 2017 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jun 30, 2017 · Apt 4A
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jun 30, 2017 · Apt 4A
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 30, 2017 · Apt 4A
Close - Outside building
Roof door/hatch
May 18, 2017 · Apt 4B
Close - Outside building
Roofing
May 18, 2017 · Apt 4B
Close - Outside building
Skylight
May 18, 2017 · Apt 4B
Close - Outside building
Skylight
May 18, 2017 · Apt 4B
Close - Door/window
Door
May 18, 2017 · Apt 4B
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
May 18, 2017 · Apt 4B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
May 18, 2017 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 18, 2017 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 18, 2017 · Apt 4B
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
May 18, 2017 · Apt 4B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Oct 19, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Oct 19, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Oct 19, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 19, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 8, 2016 · Apt 1B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 8, 2016 · Apt 1B
Close - General
Ventilation system
Jan 8, 2016 · Apt 1B
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Jan 8, 2016 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 8, 2016 · Apt 1B
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 8, 2016 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 8, 2016 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 8, 2016 · Apt 1B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 8, 2016 · Apt 1B
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Jan 8, 2016 · Apt 1B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 8, 2016 · Apt 1B
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
- 10
- Building area
- 7,387 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6A
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1616 / 93
- Assessed value
- $1,011,600
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #316301, last renewed Aug 24, 2025.
Questions about 865 Greene Avenue
Who owns 865 Greene Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Greene Terrace LLC.
Does 865 Greene Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 39 housing violations at this property.
Is 865 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 865 Greene Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 865 Greene Avenue?
It has 10 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.