437 Greene Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01793-0088Map
Owner of record: Gelski, Alexander James
437 Greene Avenue is an one-family home built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 1 residential unit across 3 floors. The owner of record is Gelski, Alexander James. HPD has recorded 47 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 1 of the 47 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 47
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 96
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 47
- 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 24, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - IInformation / order
Above premises have been vacant and untenanted except for caretaker for 60 days or more, and cannot be reoccupied until a new certificate of occupancy has been obtained. premises have been vacant since 07/27/2013
Jul 27, 2013
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
Above premises have been vacant and untenanted except for caretaker for 60 days or more, and cannot be reoccupied until a new certificate of occupancy has been obtained. premises have been vacant since 06.21.2012
Jun 21, 2012
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt bsmt, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north
Dec 29, 2011 · Apt BSMT
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt bsmt, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north
Dec 29, 2011 · Apt BSMT
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures ...... in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt bsmt
Dec 29, 2011 · Apt BSMT
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly secure the loose wood door at vestibule at basement
Dec 29, 2011
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective entrance door to room at east wall in the 1st room from north located at b-room 3, 2nd story, 2nd b-room from south at west
Jul 12, 2011 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall, south wall, ceiling in the kitchenette located at b-room 3, 2nd story, 2nd b-room from south at west
Jul 12, 2011 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall, north wall, ceiling, west wall in the 1st room from north located at b-room 3, 2nd story, 2nd b-room from south at west
Jul 12, 2011 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at b-room 3, 2nd story, 2nd b-room from south at west
Jul 12, 2011 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at b-room 3, 2nd story, 2nd b-room from south at west
Jul 12, 2011 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective entrance door in the room located at b-room 3, 2nd story, 2nd b-room from south at west
Jul 12, 2011 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening 2 lockable slide bolts installed on door leading north yard in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt bsmt, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
May 5, 2011 · Apt BSMT
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following ***minimum 100 watts of incandescant light required***
Apr 9, 2011
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell-buzzer at entrance to bldg
Mar 20, 2009
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood entrance door to bldg
Mar 20, 2009
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 ... at public hall, 1st story
Jan 20, 2009
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose hand rails all sty at public hall stairs
Jan 7, 2009
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the 1st room from east located at b-room 6, 3rd story, 1st b-room from south at west
Jan 7, 2009 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 5, 3rd story
Aug 24, 2007 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak evidence of water leak ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 5, 3rd story
Aug 24, 2007 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ***electrical ceiling light*** in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 20, 2007 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following ..
Nov 6, 2006
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing three balusters at 1st and 2nd stories public hall stairs
Oct 10, 2006
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing glass at vestibule door
Oct 10, 2006
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling in the room located at b-room 6, 3rd story
May 19, 2003 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the room located at b-room 6, 3rd story, b-room at south
Apr 10, 2003 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the 2nd room from north located at apt 6, 3rd story
Mar 13, 2003 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the room located at b-room 6, 3rd story, 1st b-room from south at west
Aug 21, 2002 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling in the room located at b-room 6, 3rd story, 1st b-room from south at west
Aug 21, 2002 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl ; in the bathroom located at apt 1
Jun 29, 2002 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide michanical ventilation system in the bathroom located at apt 1
Jun 29, 2002 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective brown stone east pilaster at west window 2 sty bldg. front at front areaway
May 16, 2002
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective west brown stone pilaster at center window at 3sty bldg. front at front areaway
May 16, 2002
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also heavy duty latch set , dead bolt, chain door guard. in the room located at b-room 6, 3rd story, 2nd b-room from east at south
Nov 30, 2001 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective wooden door jamb entrance in the room located at b-room 6, 3rd story, 2nd b-room from east at south
Nov 30, 2001 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the room located at b-room 6, 3rd story, 2nd b-room from east at south
Nov 30, 2001 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden floor and vinyl tiles in the room located at b-room 6, 6th story, 2nd b-room from east at south
Nov 30, 2001 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell system at vestibule 1st sty to in the foyer located at apt 2, 1st story, apartment at north
May 12, 2001 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of no electric supply in the room located at b-room 3, 2nd story, b-room at north
May 7, 2001 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bells at front areaway
Nov 13, 2000
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at 3rd story public hall at community kitchen
Nov 7, 2000
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide a piece of garden hose 10 feet in length with female coupling and a 10 quart pail on premises to test sprinkler system. at public hall
Sep 3, 2000
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination vestibule 1 sty night inspection.
Nov 1, 1990
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to boiler room at cellar
Oct 4, 1990
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors bottom of cellar stairs
Oct 4, 1990
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 1
- Unsafe buildings none
Ub-unsafe buildings none
Jun 9, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- General
Windows
Apr 30, 2012 · Apt BSMT
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 10, 2012 · Apt BSMT
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jan 10, 2012 · Apt BSMT
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 6, 2012 · Apt BSMT
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 5, 2012 · Apt B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 27, 2011 · Apt BSMT
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 25, 2011 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 25, 2011 · Apt 4
Close - General
Window guards
Jul 12, 2011 · Apt 4
Close - General
Doors
Jul 5, 2011 · Apt 3
Close
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- Electric
Electric-supply
May 3, 2011 · Apt BSMT
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
May 3, 2011 · Apt BSMT
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Apr 29, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Lighting
Apr 9, 2011 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 13, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 8, 2010 · Apt BSMT
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 8, 2010 · Apt B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 10, 2010 · Apt GRFL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 10, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 10, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - General
Floor
Mar 10, 2010 · Apt GRFL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 10, 2010 · Apt GRFL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 10, 2010 · Apt GRFL
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Mar 10, 2010 · Apt GRFL
Close - General
Floor
Mar 10, 2010 · Apt GRFL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 10, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 10, 2010 · Apt GRFL
Close - General
Floor
Mar 10, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Mar 13, 2009 · Apt GRFL
Close - General
Locks
Mar 13, 2009 · Apt GRFL
Close - General
Doors
Mar 13, 2009 · Apt GRFL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 13, 2009 · Apt GRFL
Close - Electric
Lighting
Mar 13, 2009 · Apt GRFL
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 13, 2009 · Apt GRFL
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 13, 2009 · Apt GRFL
Close - General
Doors
Mar 13, 2009 · Apt GRFL
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 13, 2009 · Apt GRFL
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 13, 2009 · Apt GRFL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 16, 2009 · Apt BSMT
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 12, 2009 · Apt 1
Close - General
Windows
Jan 12, 2009 · Apt 1
Close - General
Doors
Jan 12, 2009 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 12, 2009 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 12, 2009 · Apt BSMNT
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 12, 2009 · Apt BSMNT
Close - General
Doors
Jan 12, 2009 · Apt BSMNT
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jan 9, 2009 · Apt 1FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 9, 2009 · Apt 1FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 9, 2009 · Apt 1FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 9, 2009 · Apt 1FL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- One-family home (A4)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 1
- Building area
- 3,820 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1793 / 88
- Assessed value
- $189,000
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #816503, last renewed Sep 25, 2024.
Questions about 437 Greene Avenue
Who owns 437 Greene Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Gelski, Alexander James.
Does 437 Greene Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 47 housing violations at this property.
Is 437 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 437 Greene Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 437 Greene Avenue?
It has 1 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.