979 Greene Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01617-0047Map
Owner of record: Waldman, Leah
979 Greene Avenue is a two-family home built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Waldman, Leah. HPD has recorded 1 housing violation here, most recently on November 28, 2023.
- HPD violations
- 1
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 6
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 1
- 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 28, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 1
- Class - 2
Electrical work w/o permit.observed @ 245pm outlets fixtures,switches panels & boiler wiring.app b 383156 does not cover branch circuit wiring.rem:obtain permit.
Jul 28, 2014 · Penalty $4,000
Active
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 20, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 20, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 20, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - General
Cabinet
Feb 20, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 20, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 18, 2014 · Apt 3
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B3)
- Year built
- 1899
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 2,430 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,472 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1617 / 47
- Assessed value
- $100,800
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #819461, last renewed Nov 10, 2025.
Questions about 979 Greene Avenue
Who owns 979 Greene Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Waldman, Leah.
Does 979 Greene Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 1 housing violations at this property.
Is 979 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 979 Greene Avenue built?
City records list 1899 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 979 Greene Avenue?
It has 2 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.