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778 Greene Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01619-0036Map

Owner of record: Boyd, James

778 Greene Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Boyd, James. HPD has recorded 26 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 21 of the 26 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
26
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
10

What to know

Concern
2 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

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 · 26

  • 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
  • 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
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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.

    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.

    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
  • C

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

    Jul 10, 2004 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperative in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story

    Jul 10, 2004 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system .. at cellar

    Jul 10, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement plaster ceiling cellar center and rear.

    Sep 29, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household items wood in scuttle recess 3 sty public hall.

    Sep 29, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing wood ballusters of stairway at 2 to 3 sty public hall.

    Sep 29, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective eroded brickwork at chimneys at rear east & west roof rear.

    Sep 29, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster wall at scuttle recess 3 sty public hall to roof.

    Sep 29, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.

    Sep 29, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster clg thru out cellar.

    Sep 29, 1986

    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 south entrance basement sty apt.

    Sep 29, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 1

  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in a code compliant manner at cellar lvl interior stairs collapsing partition walls around staircase collapsing main support column at cellar deteorated in disrepair main columns missin

    Oct 18, 2010 · Penalty $400

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Appliance

    Sprinker cert

    Jul 26, 2004

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 3, 2004 · Apt 0

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 24, 2003 · Apt GRND

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 24, 2003 · Apt GRND

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 24, 2003 · Apt GRND

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jul 24, 2003 · Apt GRND

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 24, 2003 · Apt GRND

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jul 24, 2003 · Apt GRND

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jul 24, 2003 · Apt GRND

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Odor

    Jul 24, 2003 · Apt GRND

    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 (C2)
Year built
1931
Floors
3
Residential units
6
Building area
2,435 ft²
Lot area
1,600 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1619 / 36
Assessed value
$297,900
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #372810, last renewed Feb 8, 2021.

Questions about 778 Greene Avenue

Who owns 778 Greene Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Boyd, James.

Does 778 Greene Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 26 housing violations at this property.

Is 778 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 778 Greene Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 778 Greene Avenue?

It has 6 residential units.

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