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981 Greene Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01617-0046Map

Owner of record: Waldman, Leah

981 Greene Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Waldman, Leah. HPD has recorded 25 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 6 of the 25 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2018.

HPD violations
25
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
48

What to know

Concern
4 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 100% of the building's 3 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

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 25

  • 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

    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 19, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    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 21, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    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
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story

    Jun 10, 2015 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... approx., 1 square feet on the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 10, 2015 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 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 errected, creating bedroom at cellar north in conjunction with first story, apartment 1b. located at apt 1b, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 10, 2015 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 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 wood floor removed and spiral stair installed from first story to cellar north located at apt 1b, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 10, 2015 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections at cellar, north located at apt 1b, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 10, 2015 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of leaks ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story

    Jul 21, 2006 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective upper and lower sash windows counterbalance in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story

    Jul 21, 2006 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1b, apartment at north

    Jul 12, 2006 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ; ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1b, apartment at north

    Jul 12, 2006 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counterbalance, lower sash, north 2 window in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1b, 1st story

    Jul 12, 2006 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor, basement story at public hall

    Jul 12, 2006

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story

    Jun 6, 2005 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leakage in the ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story

    Jun 6, 2005 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story

    Jun 6, 2005 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in drain pipe of the bath tub in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story

    Jun 6, 2005 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 13, 2005 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room

    May 13, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of dampness penetrating walls kitchen 1 sty apt 1a , section '' ''

    May 6, 1998 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceilings thru out 1 sty apt 1a , section '' ''

    May 6, 1998 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by cofo and dob records floor pierced at 1 story apt, spiral stairs installed from 1 story apt into cell ar creating use of rooms for sleeping at cellar. inadequate natural

    Jun 10, 2015 · Penalty $1,230

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain bldg wall hazardous defect noted approx 1'x 5' masonry at fornt facade at 1st level appears to be in danger of falling is loose & seperating from wall remedy:make safe repair masonry facade

    Aug 4, 2005 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 5, 2015 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 5, 2015 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 5, 2015 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jun 5, 2015 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jun 5, 2015 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 5, 2015 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jun 5, 2015 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 5, 2015 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 3, 2015 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jun 3, 2015 · Apt 1B

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 3, 2015 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 3, 2015 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 3, 2015 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Steam pipe/riser

    Jun 3, 2015 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 20, 2015 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 6, 2013 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 23, 2013 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Apr 6, 2012 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    Apr 6, 2012 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 15, 2006 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Jul 17, 2006 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jul 17, 2006 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jun 29, 2006 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 8, 2005 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 7, 2005 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Dec 2, 2005 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Dec 2, 2005 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Dec 2, 2005 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Dec 2, 2005 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 2, 2005 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 26, 2005 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Aug 4, 2005 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Aug 4, 2005 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    May 12, 2005 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    May 12, 2005 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    May 11, 2005 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Apr 11, 2005 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Apr 11, 2005 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 11, 2005 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 11, 2005 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Apr 11, 2005 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Apr 11, 2005 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Apr 11, 2005 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Apr 11, 2005 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 11, 2005 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 1, 2004 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Appliance

    Sprinker cert

    Jul 26, 2004

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jun 1, 2003 · Apt 1B

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Jan 9, 2026Non-market transferThree family dwellings3

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C0)
Year built
1899
Floors
2
Residential units
3
Building area
2,430 ft²
Lot area
1,472 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1617 / 46
Assessed value
$98,760
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #354549, last renewed Feb 13, 2026.

Questions about 981 Greene Avenue

Who owns 981 Greene Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Waldman, Leah.

Does 981 Greene Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 25 housing violations at this property.

Is 981 Greene Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2018 (about 100% of its 3 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 981 Greene Avenue built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 981 Greene Avenue?

It has 3 residential units.

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