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
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
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.
Think your apartment is stabilized? Request its rent history from HCR (free), then check your renewal with the renewal calculator.
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 71
- ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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
Show 40 more ↓
- ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - 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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at cellar
Feb 5, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - 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
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
Show 40 more ↓
- 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
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.