878 Greene Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01621-0013Map
Owner of record: Bella Donna Realty #
878 Greene Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Bella Donna Realty #. HPD has recorded 24 housing violations here, most recently on June 9, 2025. 10 of the 24 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 24
- DOB violations
- 12
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 130
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 · 24
- 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
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 - 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.
Nov 22, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 public hall, 1st story
Jan 6, 2015
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 6, 2015 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at public hall, 1st story
Jan 6, 2015
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 4, 2013 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 4, 2013 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 30, 2010 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture in the 1st room from north located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 30, 2010 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective door lock in the entrance located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 30, 2010 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate .. located at apt 1l, 1st story, apartment at east
Dec 4, 2009 · Apt 1L
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening key operated double cylinder lock installed at entrance door to building
Nov 26, 2007
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening key operated double cylinder lock at entrance to building
Oct 9, 2007
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the foyer located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at west
May 31, 2005 · Apt 2R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of water leak the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at west
May 31, 2005 · Apt 2R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at west
May 31, 2005 · Apt 2R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at west
May 31, 2005 · Apt 2R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story
May 31, 2005 · Apt 2R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
The premises formerly a vacant building are now occupied by other than a caretaker without obtaining a certificate of occupancy : in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at west
Jul 2, 2004 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents , evidence of rats in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story
May 10, 2001 · Apt 2L
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents rats in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story
May 3, 2001 · Apt 1R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
The premises formerly a vacant building are now occupied by other than a caretaker without obtaining a certificate of occupancy 2 sty east apt 2l dixon. located at apt 2l
Jan 18, 1999 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 12
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 1
- Non-hazardous
Altered bldg occupied w/o a valid c of o alteration #300140498. remedy: obtain a valid c of o or discontinue illegal occupancy.
Dec 29, 1998
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 3, 2015 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 22, 2014 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 18, 2013 · Apt 3L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 24, 2013 · Apt 1L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 4, 2012 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 5, 2012 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 5, 2012 · Apt 1L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 12, 2010 · Apt 4L
Close - Heating
Heat-plant
Nov 3, 2010 · Apt 4L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 3, 2010 · Apt 4L
Close
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- General
Locks
Jun 26, 2010 · Apt 1L
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 26, 2010 · Apt 1L
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 26, 2010 · Apt 1L
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jun 26, 2010 · Apt 1L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 28, 2009 · Apt 1L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 3, 2009 · Apt 1L
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Jul 13, 2009 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 20, 2008 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 7, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 23, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 23, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Aug 5, 2008 · Apt 1R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 5, 2008 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jun 15, 2008 · Apt 4L
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 12, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 11, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Feb 7, 2008 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 3, 2008 · Apt 4L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 4, 2007 · Apt 4L
Close - General
Locks
Dec 4, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 2, 2007 · Apt 4L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 28, 2007 · Apt 1L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 24, 2007 · Apt 4L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 12, 2007 · Apt 4L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 12, 2007 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 12, 2007 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 12, 2007 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 12, 2007 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 12, 2007 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 12, 2007 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Floor
Mar 12, 2007 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Floor
Mar 12, 2007 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 12, 2007 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 12, 2007 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Floor
Mar 12, 2007 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Floor
Mar 12, 2007 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Floor
Mar 12, 2007 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 11, 2005 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 10, 2005 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 7, 2005 · Apt 3R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 7,356 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1621 / 13
- Assessed value
- $1,007,550
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #310550, last renewed Jun 16, 2025.
Questions about 878 Greene Avenue
Who owns 878 Greene Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bella Donna Realty #.
Does 878 Greene Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 24 housing violations at this property.
Is 878 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 878 Greene Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 878 Greene Avenue?
It has 8 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.