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985 Greene Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01617-0044Map

Owner of record: 985 Greene Ave, LLC

985 Greene Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1908 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 4 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 985 Greene Ave, LLC. HPD has recorded 37 housing violations here, most recently on July 22, 2026. 36 of the 37 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
37
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
27

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Jul 22, 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 · 37

  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 22, 2026 · Apt 3

    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 = 4, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 22, 2026 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 22, 2026 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Jul 22, 2026 · Apt 3

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • 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
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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.

    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
  • 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

    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 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

    Open — Info 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 30, 2019

    Open — Info 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 17, 2018

    Open — Info 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 24, 2017

    Open — Info 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 9, 2016

    Open — Info 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

    Open — Info 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 20, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Section 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder front of building at fire escape, 1st story

    Sep 28, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide approved wire screen below skylight at stairs bulkhead to roof

    May 31, 1997

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes clothline at 3 & 4 sty bulkhead rear fireescape.

    Nov 28, 1995

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of houshold articles etc at scuttle ladder in 4th story public hall.

    Nov 28, 1995

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code provide approved fire proof self closing door with key operated deadbolt & latch set peephole & chain door guard at ent 4th story apt.

    Nov 28, 1995

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code provide approved fire proof self closing door at all door openings to public hall other than apt ent door at 4th story apt.

    Nov 28, 1995

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-20.05 adm code provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also chain door guard 3 story apt.

    Nov 28, 1995

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household articles all stys pub hall.

    Nov 28, 1995

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-21.03 adm code paint or post a sign indicating floors on wall at or near stairs all stys pub hall.

    Nov 28, 1995

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 frame missing.

    Nov 28, 1995

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of metal door gate obstructing fire escape drop ladder north.

    Nov 28, 1995

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-17.10 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to building's heating system 1 sty public hall & on boiler room door.

    Nov 28, 1995

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires ceiling 3 sty apt 2 2nd room from front. located at apt 2

    Nov 28, 1995 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing.

    Nov 28, 1995

    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 front fire escapes.

    Nov 28, 1995

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 1

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Dec 26, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code complaint manner: upon inspection of a 4-story building facade observed at expo. # 4 at 3rd and 2nd fl. level window air conditioning installed without a/c supporting bracke

    Dec 1, 2023 · Penalty $3,125

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Work without a permit.note:1-at 2nd floor apartment on corner of exp@1and #2 of above premises observed new electrical wiring leading to new fuse panel,new switches, plugs& new lighting.new plumbing,changed was

    Oct 4, 2019

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 24, 2026 · Apt 3

    Open
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Sep 24, 2026 · Apt 3

    Open
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Sep 24, 2026 · Apt 3

    Open
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 16, 2026 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jul 16, 2026 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Jul 16, 2026 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 16, 2026 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jul 16, 2026 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 16, 2026 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 9, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 2, 2022 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 15, 2005 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 15, 2005 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Sep 15, 2005 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Sep 15, 2005 · Apt 4

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Sep 15, 2005 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 15, 2005 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 15, 2005 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Sep 15, 2005 · Apt 4

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Sep 15, 2005 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Sep 9, 2005 · Apt 4

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Sep 9, 2005 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 9, 2005 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 22, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 22, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 22, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 18, 2004 · Apt 2

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Mixed residential and retail building (S9)
Year built
1908
Floors
4
Residential units
4
Building area
4,800 ft²
Lot area
1,635 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1617 / 44
Assessed value
$518,400
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #366045, last renewed Oct 14, 1999.

Questions about 985 Greene Avenue

Who owns 985 Greene Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 985 Greene Ave, LLC.

Does 985 Greene Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 37 housing violations at this property.

Is 985 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 985 Greene Avenue built?

City records list 1908 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 985 Greene Avenue?

It has 4 residential units and 6 units in total.

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