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852 Greene Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01620-0041Map

Owner of record: Vaknin Mgmt LLC

852 Greene Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Vaknin Mgmt LLC. HPD has recorded 64 housing violations here, most recently on June 9, 2025.

HPD violations
64
DOB violations
11
ECB violations
21
HPD complaints
56

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Jun 9, 2025

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 · 64

  • 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
  • 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

    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.

    Mar 23, 2023

    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 10, 2022

    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.

    Feb 25, 2022

    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.

    Feb 25, 2022

    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.

    Oct 30, 2019

    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 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
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  • 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
  • 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 20, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt na, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 16, 2010 · Apt NA

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt na, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 16, 2010 · Apt NA

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water at 150 degrees to all water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt na, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 16, 2010 · Apt NA

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice .. in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story

    Oct 26, 2009 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2fl, 1st story

    Aug 14, 2009 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 1st story

    Aug 14, 2009 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose ceiling light fixture in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 1st story

    Aug 14, 2009 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at walls at shower stall in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 1st story

    Aug 14, 2009 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at water closet in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 1st story

    Aug 14, 2009 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing one baluster at balustrade at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Jul 28, 2009

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose fourth wood tread from bottom at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Jul 28, 2009

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing one baluster at guard rail at public hall, 2nd story

    Jul 28, 2009

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system at first story public hall

    Jun 29, 2009

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door padlock at 1st story public hall

    Jun 29, 2009

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock at building entrance door

    Jun 29, 2009

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Jun 24, 2009

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story

    Nov 14, 2005 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures , in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story

    Nov 14, 2005 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures , in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story

    Nov 14, 2005 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective walls and ceiling with fire retardant material at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 28, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures ... in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Sep 28, 2005 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the ... at front areaway

    Sep 28, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Sep 28, 2005 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Sep 28, 2005 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and walls at public hall, 2nd story

    Sep 28, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Aug 25, 2005 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Aug 25, 2005 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Aug 25, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and south wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 3, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Aug 25, 2005 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls thru-out in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Aug 25, 2005 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Aug 25, 2005 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the missing balusters at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Jun 7, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing tenants name. ms. n. martin. in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story

    Sep 15, 2000 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at radiator at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 15, 2000

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Provide a proper seat for water closet .. in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story

    Sep 15, 2000 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective door lock in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story

    Sep 15, 2000 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit shower doors bathtub. in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story

    Sep 15, 2000 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 11

  • Immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Due to fire

    Dec 8, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Fm cond.2 story.wood framed,masonry 1 story.wood framed roof collapsed leaving rear wall unbraced.there are localized areas of fire damage at 2ndfl framing.in center,there is a hole in t he flooring.remedy:owner engage lic pe evaluate bldg&prep dwgs to effect repairs. dwgs be filed w/dob no later 12/23/16.work under perm begin no later than 12/30/16

    Dec 8, 2016

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Due to fire

    Dec 6, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Feb 12, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Unsafe buildings none

    Ub-unsafe buildings none

    Feb 27, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Feb 9, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Dec 2, 2010

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Feb 4, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Dec 23, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Sep 30, 2008

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed

ECB violations · 21

  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping per section requirements. noted: at the time of inspection excessive debris;garbage bags observed at exp#1 of premises creating an unsafe & unhealthy condition. debris

    Feb 8, 2018 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner: note: an accumulation of debris stored on premises @ front yard. old mattress, black garbage bags plastic buckets, furniture, board, old tires & tv all stored

    Sep 19, 2017 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. note: in front yardof bldg large pile of combustible debris being stored in an unsafe condition. remedy: remove all debris from front yard forthwith.

    Nov 17, 2013 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order container in notice ofviolation 34781845h issued 7-9-09 for work without a permit. rem:comply with the commissioner's order.

    Apr 3, 2012 · Penalty $6,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner. note:front yard of premises littered with excessive debris from vacant bldg fire damaged. rem:repair or replace defect.

    Feb 27, 2012 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in notice ofviolation #34781845h issued on 7-9-09 construction work etc done w/o apermit. rem:comply with the commissioner's order.

    Feb 17, 2012 · Penalty $12,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation # 34781845h issued on 07/09/09. for work w/o a permit. @ 2nd & 3rd fls. respondent has a history of non - complinace w/ commissio

    Dec 8, 2011 · Penalty $6,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/ the comm order contained in nov#34781845h issued on 7/9//9 for work w/o permit fls 2 & 3 rem: comply w/ comply w/ the comm order

    Sep 2, 2011 · Penalty $12,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/ comms order to correct vio#34781845h rem: comply w/ comms order

    Jul 7, 2011 · Penalty $24,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/ an order of the comm noted resp failed to correctviolating conditions cited in prior nov#34781845h for subdividing apt on 2nd & 3rd fls installed water and waste lines for 2 3pc btrm on 2nd

    May 23, 2011 · Penalty $12,000

    Resolve
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  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts. failure to comply w/ an order of commissioner. respondent failed to correct violating conditions cited in the prior nov# 34781845h remedy: comply w/ commissioners order

    Mar 8, 2011 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts. failure to comply w/an order from the commissioner. respondent failed to correct the condition cited in nov #34781845h. work w/o permit 2nd & 3rd fl apts subdivided. remedy: comply w/commissioner

    Jan 20, 2011 · Penalty $6,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts failure to comply w/ an order of the commissioner note respondent failed to correct the conditions cited in the prior nov 34781845h for work w/o a permit ht 2nd & 3rd flrs apt subdivided creating

    Nov 17, 2010 · Penalty $24,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts. failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner. note: respondent failed to correct the conditions cited in the prior n.o.v.34781845h for work w/o a permit;at 2nd & 3rd fl subdivided apts erecte

    Sep 30, 2010 · Penalty $24,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts.failure to comply with an order of the commissionernote : resp failed to correct the conditions cited in the prior nov 34781845h for work w/o a permit;@ 2nd & 3rd fl subdividing apts w/full height

    Aug 24, 2010 · Penalty $24,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Fail to correct conditions cited in nov 34781845h. for work done w/o apermit. remedy: correct condition cited in 34781845h.

    Apr 2, 2010 · Penalty $24,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Violation of parking regulation in a residential district. noted: at front yard of property,dead storage of unlicensed passenger vehicle (no plates & or stickers. remedy: conform to parking regulation.

    Apr 2, 2010 · Penalty $4,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts failure to comply with comm order to violating conditions cited in 34781845h for work done w/o a permit rem: correct violatingconditions

    Nov 23, 2009 · Penalty $12,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work without a permit: work noted: at 2nd & 3rd floor subdivide apar tment created full height partitions installed water & waste lines for (2) 3 pc baths on 2nd floor on 3rd floor (2) residential sinks & 2 22

    Jul 9, 2009 · Penalty $8,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families, dept of buildings c of o #239523 indi9cates premises to be legally approved for a (4) family. now premises co

    Jul 9, 2008 · Penalty $13,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work does not conform to approved plans. non conforming work noted: alteration number 1214/84 kitchen and bathroom constructed at first story fromt room south east section creating an apt. remedy: conform

    Sep 26, 1991

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 22, 2010 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Dec 22, 2010 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 15, 2010 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 13, 2010 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 10, 2010 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Nov 5, 2010 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 5, 2010 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Nov 5, 2010 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    May 27, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    May 27, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 27, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 11, 2009 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 17, 2009 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 17, 2009 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 6, 2009 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Aug 12, 2009 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 12, 2009 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Aug 12, 2009 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Aug 12, 2009 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 12, 2009 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Aug 12, 2009 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Shower-stall

    Aug 12, 2009 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jul 23, 2009 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jul 23, 2009 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jul 23, 2009 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 23, 2009 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 23, 2009 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jun 26, 2009 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jun 24, 2009 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jun 22, 2009 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jun 22, 2009 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jun 19, 2009 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 23, 2008 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Mar 23, 2008 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 23, 2008 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    Mar 23, 2008 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Mar 23, 2008 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Mar 23, 2008 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 23, 2008 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    Mar 10, 2008 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 10, 2008 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 10, 2008 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Nov 14, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 14, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Nov 14, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 7, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 7, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 24, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 24, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Aug 24, 2005 · Apt 3

    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 (C3)
Year built
1899
Floors
3
Residential units
4
Building area
3,360 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1620 / 41
Assessed value
$571,500
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #368086, last renewed Aug 1, 2025.

Questions about 852 Greene Avenue

Who owns 852 Greene Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Vaknin Mgmt LLC.

Does 852 Greene Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 64 housing violations at this property.

Is 852 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 852 Greene Avenue built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 852 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.