850 Greene Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01620-0040Map
Owner of record: 850 Green Realty LLC
850 Greene Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 4 residential units across 2.5 floors. The owner of record is 850 Green Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 116 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 17 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 116
- DOB violations
- 5
- ECB violations
- 13
- HPD complaints
- 309
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 · 116
- 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible, electric range located at b-room nn, 1st story, 1st b-room from south at west
Mar 14, 2025 · Apt NN
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 consisting of electric outlet at east wall located at b-room nn, 1st story, 1st b-room from south at west
Mar 14, 2025 · Apt NN
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible, electric range located at b-room nn, 1st story, 2nd b-room from south at west
Mar 14, 2025 · Apt NN
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 consisting of electric ranges outlet at east wall located at b-room nn, 1st story, 2nd b-room from south at west
Mar 14, 2025 · Apt NN
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible, electric range located at b-room nn, 2nd story, 1st b-room from south at west
Mar 14, 2025 · Apt NN
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 consisting of electric ranges outlet at east wall located at b-room nn, 2nd story, 1st b-room from south at west
Mar 14, 2025 · Apt NN
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible, electric range located at b-room nn, 2nd story, 2nd b-room from south at west
Mar 14, 2025 · Apt NN
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 consisting of electric ranges outlet at east wall located at b-room nn, 2nd story, 2nd b-room from south at west
Mar 14, 2025 · Apt NN
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible, electric range located at b-room nn, 3rd story, 1st b-room from south at west
Mar 14, 2025 · Apt NN
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 consisting of electric ranges outlet at east wall located at b-room nn, 3rd story, 1st b-room from south at west
Mar 14, 2025 · Apt NN
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible, electric range located at b-room nn, 3rd story, 2nd b-room from south at west
Mar 14, 2025 · Apt NN
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 consisting of electric ranges outlet at east wall located at b-room nn, 3rd story, 2nd b-room from south at west
Mar 14, 2025 · Apt NN
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
§ 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition consisting of building with 3 stories, 1 class ''a '' apartments and 9 ''b'' rooms illegally converted into 3 stories 9 class ''a'' aparrtments and 1 ''b'' room
Mar 14, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at the bottom of stairs enclosure at cellar
Mar 14, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at boiler room at cellar
Mar 14, 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
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.
Nov 21, 2023
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.
Mar 23, 2023
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.
Nov 10, 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
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.
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
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.
Oct 30, 2019
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.
Oct 17, 2018
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.
Nov 22, 2017
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.
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.
Oct 9, 2015
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 - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at east wall 8 sqft in the bathroom located at apt grd, 1st story
May 25, 2012 · Apt GRD
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt grd, 1st story
May 25, 2012 · Apt GRD
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt grd, 1st story
May 25, 2012 · Apt GRD
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at south wall 8 sqft in the bathroom located at apt grd, 1st story
May 25, 2012 · Apt GRD
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt grd, 1st story
May 25, 2012 · Apt GRD
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
Mar 22, 2012 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling, west wall in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 16, 2010 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood door frame at south in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 16, 2010 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective spring balance lower sash at south one window in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 16, 2010 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing knob for south radiator shut-of valve in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 16, 2010 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 16, 2010 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood door frame at north in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 16, 2010 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly secure the loose medicine cabinet at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 16, 2010 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet ,, in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 16, 2010 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from east at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 16, 2010 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective spring balance lower sash at north one window in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 16, 2010 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 16, 2010 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from east at south wall in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 16, 2010 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall, ceiling in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 16, 2010 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 5
- Construction other optional
Borough commissioner has ordered all work stopped under permit #b00830394-i1 on 10/22/25. intent to revoke approval and permit. stop all work immediately except to make site safe.
Dec 30, 2025
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 19, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 19, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 19, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 24, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 13
- Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by cofo and/or the department of buildings records.partition erected creating 9 class a and 1 b room for living at 3rd story and 1 and 2 story.electric range present and comme
Mar 14, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain record of preshift safety meeting. at time of inspection on an active jobsite, observed that no superintendent or competent person was present, i aksed workers on site whether gc or competen
Aug 31, 2022 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Permit holder failed to designate a competent person. at time of inspection on an active jobiste, no superintendent present on site, asked if there was an assigned competent person & no competent person assigne
Aug 31, 2022 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Work without a permit. at time of inspection, observed sprinkler piping rough-in work in progress on entire floor without valid sprinkler permit on dob file., obtain all permits
Aug 31, 2022 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping per section requirements. at time of inspection on an active jobsite, observed excessive combustible debris including used construction materials at cellar approximatel
Aug 31, 2022
Resolve - Class - 1
No dob approved plan on site. at time of inspection on an active jobsite under permit#b00645766-i1-gc, construction work was in progress. upon request of approved plan, none was provided.; 3301.7, comply with c
Aug 31, 2022 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maitnain building in code-compliant manner.noted:premises is a vacant residential building having defective window on third floorshowing window out at plumb,leaning inward,open to element,three addit
Jan 7, 2022 · Penalty $312
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #35631958r issued 10/25/21 and file certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.tampered with,removed or defaced wr
Dec 18, 2021
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #35631957p issued 10/25/21 and file certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.unlawfully continued work while on
Dec 18, 2021
Resolve - Class - 1
Tampered with,removed or defaced written posted stop work order. at time of inspection observed original s.w.o posted #3812154 ecq#3558141w issued 9/02/21 has been removed without dob permission.remedy:comply w
Oct 25, 2021
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Unlawfully continued work while on notice of a stop work order. at thetime of inspection & observed,3 workers performed plumbing,framing on 1st,2nd & 3rd floors is completed electrical cuts all contrary to swo
Oct 25, 2021
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. at the time of inspection & observed,demolition at basement,1st,2nd & 3rd floors,framing is completed @ 1st,2nd & 3rd floors,3 workers performing plumbing on water lines waste lines with no
Oct 25, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/out a permit.as noted:at time of inspection observed a gut-renow/partitions removed,electrical work,framings,plumbing ongoing at premises all without the required permt.*full stopwork order has been issu
Sep 2, 2021
Resolve
Complaints
- Door/window
Door
Mar 28, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 28, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO
Open - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 28, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO
Open - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 1, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 1, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 15, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - General
Mailbox
Aug 28, 2025 · Apt 4
Close - Door/window
Door
May 21, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Outside building
Roof door/hatch
May 21, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Door/window
Door
May 21, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Signage missing
May 21, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Signage missing
May 21, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Signage missing
May 21, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Signage missing
May 21, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Signage missing
May 21, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Signage missing
May 21, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Signage missing
May 21, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 14, 2025 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 29, 2014 · Apt NA
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 24, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
No lighting
Mar 17, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 17, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 17, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Aug 23, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Aug 23, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Mar 14, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 14, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 14, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - General
Floor
Mar 14, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - General
Locks
Mar 11, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Mar 11, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Mar 11, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 23, 2012 · Apt GRD
Close - General
Mold
May 23, 2012 · Apt GRD
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Mar 20, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Mar 20, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 20, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 20, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 20, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Door/frame
Jan 12, 2010 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 12, 2010 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 12, 2010 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 12, 2010 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 12, 2010 · Apt 3
Close - General
Windows
Jan 12, 2010 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 12, 2010 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 12, 2010 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jan 12, 2010 · Apt 3
Close - General
Cabinet
Jan 12, 2010 · Apt 3
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 2.5
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 2,100 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1620 / 40
- Assessed value
- $184,950
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #363872, last renewed Dec 2, 2025.
Questions about 850 Greene Avenue
Who owns 850 Greene Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 850 Green Realty LLC.
Does 850 Greene Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 116 housing violations at this property.
Is 850 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 850 Greene Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 850 Greene Avenue?
It has 4 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.