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859 Greene Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01616-0097Map

Owner of record: Thelma Johnson Revocable Trust

859 Greene Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Thelma Johnson Revocable Trust. HPD has recorded 108 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 12 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2018.

HPD violations
108
DOB violations
18
ECB violations
12
HPD complaints
105

What to know

Concern
1 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2018
6
About 75% of the building's 8 apartments

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

Think your apartment is stabilized? Request its rent history from HCR (free), then check your renewal with the renewal calculator.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 108

  • 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

    Open — Info 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.

    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

    Open — Info 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

    Open — Info 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.

    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

    Open — Info 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.

    Feb 25, 2022

    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 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
  • 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
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 4f, 3rd story, apartment at west

    Dec 16, 2014 · Apt 4F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective entrance door lock located at apt 2f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 26, 2012 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Jun 26, 2012 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counterbalance at lower window sash at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 26, 2012 · Apt 2F

    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 suspended ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 26, 2012 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 26, 2012 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counterbalance at lower window sash at south wall in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 26, 2012 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 26, 2012 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 26, 2012 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 26, 2012 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 22, 2012 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 22, 2012 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Jun 22, 2012 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Jun 22, 2012 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection at west pipe under sink in the kitchen located at apt 5, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 13, 2011 · Apt 5

    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 partition wall erected to subdivide room in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 5, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 13, 2011 · Apt 5

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of a/c unit installed at fire escape window in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 5, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 13, 2011 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 5, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 13, 2011 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 5, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 13, 2011 · Apt 5

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 13, 2011 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective base/sink cabinet in the bathroom located at apt 5, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 13, 2011 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 13, 2011 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation base/sink cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 5, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 13, 2011 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective upper sash spring balance at west-1 window in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 5, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 13, 2011 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom located at apt 5, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 28, 2011 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of no electric service provided at lights fixtures at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 28, 2011 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable located at apt 5, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 28, 2011 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperable located at apt 5, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 28, 2011 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures in bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 5, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 28, 2011 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose light fixtures hanging from ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 28, 2011 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at apt 5, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 28, 2011 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall in the kitchen located at apt 5, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 28, 2011 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 5, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 28, 2011 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east wall, 1st door from north at east wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 5, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 28, 2011 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 18

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Sep 2, 2020

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Oct 17, 2019

    Dob violation - active
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  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Oct 17, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jul 25, 1994

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 12

  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain firestopping failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in summons/v35461466l issued1/7/20&to file c/c pursuant to28-201.1&1rcny102-01.prev ecb35532545p comply w/commissioner's order

    Sep 9, 2021 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35371466l issued on 01/07/20 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner:

    Jul 29, 2021 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35461466l issued on 1/7/2020 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.for failure to maintain

    Jun 7, 2021 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35461466l issued on 1/7/2020 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.failure to maintain buil

    Feb 22, 2021 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/ commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35415858n issued 7/11/19 & to file certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1&1rcny102-01.no fire stopping.comply w/ commissioner's o

    Dec 30, 2020 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work without a permit.at the time of inspection,observed 2 ac unit installed at the side of the building for greene market store without a work permit application on file.electrical work permit required.work is

    Oct 28, 2020 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35461466l issued on 01/07/20 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.rem:comply with the comm

    Sep 28, 2020 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Reissue#35415858n date of issue 7/11/19 failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner fire stopping per bc712.3;27-345. at time of inspection observed missing fire stopping material at basement throughout

    Jan 7, 2020 · Penalty $25,000

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order conatined in summons/violation #35415858n issued on 07-11-2019 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.for:failure to maintai

    Nov 19, 2019 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order conatined in summons/violation #35415857l issued on 07-11-2019 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.for failure to maintai

    Nov 19, 2019 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
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  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code manner. at time of inspection observed water running from into concrete wall at basement causing damageto stuff and accumulating black water all over the floor. rmdy: repair

    Jul 11, 2019 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner no fire stoppingper bc 712.3; 27-345. at time of inspection observed missing fire stopping material at basement throughout the ceiling and also observed sam

    Jul 11, 2019 · Penalty $12,500

    Active

Complaints

  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 31, 2014 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 31, 2014 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Oct 31, 2014 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Oct 27, 2014 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 27, 2014 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Oct 27, 2014 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 27, 2014 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Oct 8, 2014 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 8, 2014 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 8, 2014 · Apt 4F

    Close
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  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 8, 2014 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jun 21, 2012 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jun 21, 2012 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 21, 2012 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jun 21, 2012 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jun 21, 2012 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 18, 2012 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jun 18, 2012 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jun 18, 2012 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jun 18, 2012 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 8, 2011 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 18, 2011 · Apt 5

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Oct 30, 2011 · Apt 5

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Oct 30, 2011 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 30, 2011 · Apt 5

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Oct 28, 2011 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Oct 28, 2011 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Oct 28, 2011 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 28, 2011 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 28, 2011 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Oct 28, 2011 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Oct 28, 2011 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 28, 2011 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 28, 2011 · Apt 5

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Oct 28, 2011 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 28, 2011 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 28, 2011 · Apt 5

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Oct 28, 2011 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 28, 2011 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Oct 28, 2011 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Sep 30, 2011 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 23, 2011 · Apt 5

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Sep 23, 2011 · Apt 5

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Sep 23, 2011 · Apt 5

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Sep 23, 2011 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Sep 23, 2011 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 23, 2011 · Apt 5

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Sep 23, 2011 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Sep 23, 2011 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 23, 2011 · Apt 5

    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 (C7)
Year built
1931
Floors
4
Residential units
8
Building area
5,200 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R6A
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1616 / 97
Assessed value
$563,400
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #322685, last renewed Jan 4, 2022.

Questions about 859 Greene Avenue

Who owns 859 Greene Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Thelma Johnson Revocable Trust.

Does 859 Greene Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 108 housing violations at this property.

Is 859 Greene Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2018 (about 75% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 859 Greene Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 859 Greene Avenue?

It has 8 residential units and 9 units in total.

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