816 Greene Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01620-0019Map
Owner of record: George L Jacobs
816 Greene Avenue is a two-family home built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is George L Jacobs. HPD has recorded 53 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 43 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 53
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 1
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 · 53
- 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 - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 - 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.
Feb 25, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Apr 9, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Oct 30, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Provide a manager who shall be responsible for the conduct, operation and maintenance of premises and who shall live on premises or be regularly present therein.
Mar 27, 2002
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door 3 sty apt.
Nov 4, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door 2 sty apt.
Nov 4, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door 1 sty apt.
Nov 4, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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.
May 29, 1987
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-41.15 adm code post a sign on wall of entrance story identifying owner and managing agent.
Mar 30, 1983
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-33.03 adm code post a sign in individual rooms showing maximum lawful occupancy for sleeping purposes at 1 2 & 3 sty.
Mar 30, 1983
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-31.09 adm code provide at least one water closet on the same floor for the rooms used for class b occupancy. work must be completed under permit at 1 sty.
Mar 30, 1983
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-31.09 adm code provide at least one water closet on the same floor for the rooms used for class b occupancy. work must be completed under permit at 3 sty.
Mar 30, 1983
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-31.09 adm code provide under completed permit sanitary facilities for each 6 persons or remainder thereof for class b rooms by installing bathtub or shower.
Mar 30, 1983
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-20.01 adm code provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door all apt all stys.
Mar 30, 1983
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 missing frame.
Mar 30, 1983
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-16.01 adm code remove all obstructions and repair all defects in drain kitchen sink basement sty apt.
Jun 18, 1979
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color west wall foyer basement apt.
Jun 18, 1979
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective tile floor bathroom basement apt.
Jun 18, 1979
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective wood floor kitchen basement apt.
Jun 18, 1979
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cinder block wall boiler room cellar rear.
Mar 5, 1979
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective 4 inch cast iron pipe bldg rear at east.
Mar 5, 1979
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding metal clg cellar rear.
Mar 5, 1979
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & clgs pub hall all stys.
Mar 5, 1979
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & clgs 3 sty pub hall closet.
Mar 5, 1979
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the closet 3 sty pub hall.
Mar 5, 1979
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-21.03 adm code paint or post a sign indicating floors on wall at or near stairs pub hall all stys.
Mar 5, 1979
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination pub hall all stys.
Mar 5, 1979
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the roof thru out.
Mar 5, 1979
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing skylight adjacent to scuttle opening roof.
Mar 5, 1979
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove the illegal fastening scuttle cover wired closed 3 sty pub hall.
Mar 5, 1979
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-16.01 adm code repair by closing so as to be gas-tight all openings in the waste line kitchen sink basement apt.
Mar 5, 1979
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of clothes hanging from sprinkler pipes basement pub hall.
Mar 5, 1979
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color wall at basement entrance door basement pub hall.
Mar 5, 1979
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement mortar soffit of cellar stair enclosure.
Mar 5, 1979
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-19.01 adm code provide adequate lighting cellar thru out.
Mar 5, 1979
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors bottom of cellar stair enclosure.
Mar 5, 1979
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination vestibule.
Mar 5, 1979
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective tile floor of bathroom at basement public hall.
Mar 5, 1979
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Section 65 m/d law provide under completed permit, a proper enclosure for the central heating plant, cellar.
Mar 5, 1979
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-21.07 adm code provide 3 extra sprinkler heads and suitable wrench for emergency purposes at o.s.y. valve of sprinkler in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department cellar front.
Mar 5, 1979
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar rear.
Mar 5, 1979
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Appliance
Sprinker cert
Jul 26, 2004
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B3)
- Year built
- 1899
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 3,068 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,467 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1620 / 19
- Assessed value
- $95,880
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #368186, last renewed Aug 22, 2025.
Questions about 816 Greene Avenue
Who owns 816 Greene Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is George L Jacobs.
Does 816 Greene Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 53 housing violations at this property.
Is 816 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 816 Greene Avenue built?
City records list 1899 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 816 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.