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
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 · 37
- BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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
Open — Info 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.
Jun 9, 2025
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 27, 2024
Open — Info 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
Open — Info nov sent out
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- 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
Open — Info 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.
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
Open — Info 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 9, 2021
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.
Apr 9, 2021
Open — Info 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 30, 2019
Open — Info 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 17, 2018
Open — Info 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 24, 2017
Open — Info 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 9, 2016
Open — Info 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
Open — Info 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 20, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 front of building at fire escape, 1st story
Sep 28, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide approved wire screen below skylight at stairs bulkhead to roof
May 31, 1997
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 frame missing.
Nov 28, 1995
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 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
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.