970 Greene Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01622-0028Map
Owner of record: Townhouse Rental, L.l.c.
970 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 Townhouse Rental, L.l.c.. HPD has recorded 32 housing violations here, most recently on February 3, 2026. 3 of the 32 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 32
- DOB violations
- 37
- ECB violations
- 10
- HPD complaints
- 56
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 · 32
- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at south wall in the 7th room from north located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 30, 2025 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the 7th room from north located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 30, 2025 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 30, 2025 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hotwater exceeded of the allowed temperature 130.f degrees at hotwater fixtures, in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 25, 2025 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 25, 2025 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective, in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 25, 2025 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall, in the kitchenette located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 25, 2025 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of garden furnitures at the landing, at 1st public hall bulkhead from east at south, 4th story
Sep 25, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 25, 2025 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 18, 2024 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 18, 2024 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 18, 2024 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective fire door at boiler room. at cellar
Sep 13, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 13, 2023 · Apt 1B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 9, 2023 · Apt 1B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 29, 2022 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 29, 2022 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door to cellar and/or boiler room locked
Nov 29, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 29, 2022 · Apt 1B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective to roof at bulkhead at public hall, 4th story
Nov 3, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Nov 3, 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 - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling & east wall in the 6th room from north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, apartment at east
May 17, 2017 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counterbalance at lower window sash in the 1st room from north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, apartment at east
May 17, 2017 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
May 17, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - 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. at public hall, 1st story
May 17, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - 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 missing at public hall, 1st story
May 17, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counterbalance at lower window sash in the 6th room from east at south located at apt 2b, 2nd story, apartment at east
May 17, 2017 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
May 17, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story
May 17, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - 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
DOB building violations · 37
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 17, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 17, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 31, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 31, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Plumbing none
Access to premises to inspect approved work under active job #321365811 no access at time of inspection 09:15am at above address an d date. need access to verify work, provide access to department personnel
Jan 24, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - 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 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Emergency none
Repair
Apr 8, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - 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 - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 10
- Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35432779j issued on 07-23-19 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a c of c.
Sep 12, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#39006165z issued on 07/23/19 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a c of c.
Sep 12, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the cert of occupancy or bldg dept records. noted: a 4 sty bldg w/cellar & 8 apts w/c of o#b300630538 had now occupancy on roof level. roof now has wood deck installed for
Jul 23, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
At roof top level, installed wood deck approximately 25' x 40', installed electric lines for plugs throughout roof area. no permits issued for this work, obtain permit; provide lic. engineer report for struc
Jul 23, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawfully continued work while on notice of stop work order. i observed as per dob records that permit#321365811 inspections were performedwhile a full stop work order was issued on building on that permit. re
Jul 26, 2018
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to have new or altered plumbling system tested.i observed in cellar gas meter area and boiler room newly installed gas piping and gas on at meter supplying gas to commercial tankless water heater and ga
Jul 26, 2018
Resolve - Class - 1
Gas being supplied to building without inspections and certifications given by dob.i observed in cellar was meter area and boiler room newly installed gas piping and gas on at meter supplying gas to building wi
Jul 26, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
As per class 2 (b265) 28-303.7 failure to file a complete boiler inspection report as per dob records. submit a current b09 report.
Feb 21, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
As per class 2 (b265) 28-303.7 failure to file a complete boiler inspection report as per dob records. submit a current b09 report.
Feb 21, 2017
Resolve - Class - 3
Work w/o permit. noted: at cellar level full height partitions w/approx 5 doors w/key locks. remedy: obtain permits or restore to prior legal condition.
Jan 17, 2012 · Penalty $200
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 20, 2026 · Apt APT1B
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jul 20, 2026 · Apt 2A
Open - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jun 29, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Apr 20, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Mar 4, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 4, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - General
Janitor/super
Mar 4, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jan 29, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jan 29, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jan 29, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 27, 2025 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 4, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 28, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 16, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 16, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 30, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 30, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Oct 21, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Sep 23, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 23, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 23, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 23, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 23, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 9, 2024 · Apt 1B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 9, 2024 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 9, 2024 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 11, 2024 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 28, 2023 · Apt 1B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jun 28, 2023 · Apt 1B
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 28, 2023 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 3, 2023 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 3, 2023 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 26, 2022 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 23, 2022 · Apt 1B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 21, 2018 · Apt 2A
Close - Safety
Fire escape
May 12, 2017 · Apt 2B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 12, 2017 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 5, 2017 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 5, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 5, 2017 · Apt 4A
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
- 8,453 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,906 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1622 / 28
- Assessed value
- $1,155,600
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #366526, last renewed Jun 30, 2026.
Questions about 970 Greene Avenue
Who owns 970 Greene Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Townhouse Rental, L.l.c..
Does 970 Greene Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 32 housing violations at this property.
Is 970 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 970 Greene Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 970 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.