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856 Greene Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01620-0043Map

Owner of record: Msci 2019-H6 856 Greene Avenue LLC

856 Greene Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 10 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Msci 2019-H6 856 Greene Avenue LLC. HPD has recorded 71 housing violations here, most recently on August 14, 2026. 42 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 10 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
71
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
65

What to know

Concern
7 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Aug 14, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
10
About 100% of the building's 10 apartments

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 71

  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 14, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 14, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 14, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 14, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Open — 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.

    May 4, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 4, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 25, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq.ft at 1st window frame from east at south in the 4th room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 25, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq.ft at 1st window frame from east at south in the 4th room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 18184958 issued 25-aug-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Aug 25, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd.

    Aug 12, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected

    Aug 12, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings missing carbon monoxide sign

    Aug 12, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 12, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mailbox missing smoke detector sign at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 12, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 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 iv-1 sign at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 12, 2025

    Open — 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

    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
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock at door in the entrance located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 6, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 6, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet ,,,,, in the 1st bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 6, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in the waste line at wash basin in the 2nd bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 6, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 4, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 4, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected

    Jun 4, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 4, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 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 at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 4, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 4, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 4, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.

    Jun 4, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 4, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ( approximately 5 sqft) ceiling in the 4th bathroom from north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 14974414 issued 02-mar-22 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Mar 2, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ( approximately 1sqft) ceiling in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 14974412 issued 02-mar-22 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Mar 2, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective hanging ceiling's light fixture in the 4th bathroom from north at east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 2, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective leading to south yard in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 2, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ( approximately 1sqft) ceiling in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 2, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 4th bathroom from north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 2, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ( approximately 5 sqft) ceiling in the 4th bathroom from north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 2, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective locking device at door south wall in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 2, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Open — 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in the drain pipe of the wash basin in the bathroom in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 5, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at cellar

    Feb 5, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 5, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures the wash basin in the bathroom in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 5, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also in the entrance located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 5, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.

    Dec 14, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 14, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 14, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 14, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 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 at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 14, 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.

    Apr 9, 2021

    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

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Aug 12, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 12, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Aug 12, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jun 21, 2026 · Apt 2L2NDF

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 3, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Apr 3, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Apr 3, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 20, 2026 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 24, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 8, 2025 · Apt 1L

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 4, 2025 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Dec 30, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Dec 30, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Mar 27, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Jan 30, 2023 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Jan 30, 2023 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 24, 2022 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Sep 30, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Sep 30, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Sep 30, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 30, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Sep 6, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Sep 6, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Sep 6, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 6, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Sep 6, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 24, 2022 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Aug 2, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Aug 2, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 2, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    May 31, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    May 31, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 28, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 28, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Feb 7, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 7, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 3, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 30, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 27, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 13, 2021 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 13, 2019 · Apt 5L

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jan 26, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 26, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 19, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 13, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Mar 11, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 5, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jan 25, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 25, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jan 25, 2016 · Apt 1R

    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 (C1)
Year built
1931
Floors
5
Residential units
10
Building area
8,509 ft²
Lot area
2,600 ft²
Zoning
R6A
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1620 / 43
Assessed value
$1,165,500
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #348956, last renewed Dec 23, 2025.

Questions about 856 Greene Avenue

Who owns 856 Greene Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Msci 2019-H6 856 Greene Avenue LLC.

Does 856 Greene Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 71 housing violations at this property.

Is 856 Greene Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 10 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 10 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 856 Greene Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 856 Greene Avenue?

It has 10 residential units.

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